贵州木油厂汞矿区4种藓类植物及其基质中重金属元素分析

通过对贵州木油厂汞矿区4种藓类植物(真藓、卵蒴真藓、羽枝青藓和圆枝粗枝藓)及其生长基质中的Cu、Zn、Ca、Mg、Cd、Pb、Hg、As 8种元素进行测定分析,以揭示藓类植物与生长基质中重金属元素及其污染程度的关系.结果表明:(1)贵州木油厂汞矿区藓类植物生长基质中Cu、Hg和As元素的平均含量分别是相应国标值的1.29倍、300倍和1.69倍,说明该矿区已受到Cu、Hg和As的污染,且Hg污染特别严重.(2)羽枝青藓的As、Zn、Cd和Pb含量均最高,圆枝粗枝藓的Cu、Ca、Mg和Hg含量均最高,对重金属具有较强的耐受性.(3)羽枝青藓和圆枝粗枝藓对Zn均强烈富集,其富集系数分别为6.14和3.364;羽枝青藓、卵蒴真藓和真藓对Pb均强烈富集,其富集系数分别为13.769、9.547和3.004;表明羽枝青藓对Zn和Pb的富集能力最强,可用于土壤Zn和Pb的污染治理.(4)4种藓类植物对Cu 的富集系数为0.915～1.184,卵蒴真藓和圆枝粗枝藓对Hg的富集系数分别为0.542和0.682,圆枝粗枝藓对As的富集系数为0.74,均为同一水平,表明4种藓类植物可指示其生长基质中Cu、Hg和As的含量.(5)元素间的相关分析显示,木油厂汞矿的Cd和As之间呈显著负相关(P＜0.05),表明两元素间有拮抗作用.     

张家湾子金矿苔藓植物物种多样性及其对重金属污染的监测

调查了贵州省张家湾子金矿苔藓植物,并利用原子荧光光谱仪AF-640和AAnalyst800原子吸收光谱仪,对重污染区、相对污染区和清洁区苔藓植物优势种及土壤基质6种重金属元素(Cu、Zn、Cd、Pb、Hg、As)含量进行测定.在该金矿共采集苔藓样品75份,鉴定为9科16属23种.优势科为丛藓科和真藓科,生活型主要有4种:矮丛集型、高丛集型、交织型和平铺型,矮丛集型以80.3％占绝对优势.重金属含量测定结果表明,该矿区受Hg、As、Cd污染严重;硬叶净口藓对Cd的富集系数为5.58,属于强烈富集;匐灯藓对Cd富集系数为1.64,属于相对富集.苔藓与土壤重金属含量呈正相关,苔藓植物能监测该矿区重金属污染.     

贵州晴隆老万场红土型金矿三种藓类植物及其土壤基质的重金属元素测定及相关性分析

利用原子吸收光谱仪对晴隆老万场红土型金矿三种苔藓植物体及其土壤中Au、Ca、Mg、Cu、Pb、Tl、Zn、Hg八种金属元素进行测定,并对植物体与元素之间的相关性及植物对金属的富集能力进行分析。结果表明:在该金矿区生长的苔藓体内金属元素普遍比较高,其体内金属元素含量的顺序与土壤中的金属元素的顺序基本一致。不同物种植物体对金属元素的吸收、富集却有较大的差异。Mg-Hg在0.01水平上达到极显著正相关,Au-Zn、Tl-Cu在0.05水平上达到显著正相关。皱叶毛口藓和芽孢银藓对Au具有较强的富集能力,因此,它们在该地区对红土型金矿具有一定的指示作用。     

四种金花茶组植物叶片金属元素含量及富集特性研究

以四种金花茶组植物为研究对象,采用原子吸收光谱法和原子荧光法,测定其嫩叶、老叶及对应土壤中Mg、Ca、Mn、Fe、Zn、Ni、Se、Pb、Cd、Hg、As共11种元素的含量,并分别计算嫩叶和老叶对土壤金属元素的富集系数.结果表明:(1)4种金花茶组植物叶片富含Mg、Ga、Mn、Fe、Zn、Ni等营养元素,各元素在叶片中含量为Ca>Mg>Mn>Fe>Zn>Ni>Se;Pb、Cd、As、Hg等重金属元素含量较低,均达到无公害茶叶标准.(2)老叶和嫩叶中各金属元素含量差异较大,老叶中的Ca、Mn、Fe、Zn、Pb、Cd、Hg、As、Se元素含量均大于嫩叶,尤以Ca、Mn、Fe差异显著;嫩叶中的Mg和Ni含量大于老叶.(3)金花茶组植物对不同金属元素的富集能力不同,对各元素富集能力强弱为Ca、Mn、Mg>Zn、Ni、Hg>Pb、Se>Fe、As,老叶和嫩叶的富集规律存在差异.(4)不同金花茶组植物对金属元素的富集能力有较大差异,龙州金花茶(Camellia longzhouensis)和黄花抱茎茶(C.murauchii)对Mg、Ca、Mn、Zn、Ni、Se、Pb的富集能力均大于金花茶(C.nitidissima)和毛籽金花茶(C.ptilosperma).其中,龙州金花茶对Mg、Mn、Se的富集能力最强,黄花抱茎茶对Ca、Pb、Hg富集能力最强,金花茶对Hg的富集能力较强,对其它元素的富集能力均较弱;毛籽金花茶对Ca、Mn、Ni、Zn的富集能力均最弱.该研究结果为金花茶组植物的进一步开发和利用提供了理论依据.     

黔西北两铜矿4种藓类植物重金属元素分析

坝口铜矿和长箐沟铜矿是峨眉山玄武岩型铜矿。利用3种光谱仪对卷叶丛本藓（Anoectangium thomso-niiMitt.）、酸土藓[Oxystegus cylindricus（Brid.）Hilp.]、硬叶扭口藓[Barbula rigidula（Hedw.）Mild.]和齿边异齿藓[Regmatodon serrulatus（Dozy et Molk.）Bosch et Lac.]及其基质中的Cu、Zn、Ca、Mg、Cd、Pb、Hg和As8种元素进行测定及分析,并计算出富集系数。结果表明,两铜矿Cu、Zn、Cd和Hg的背景值均超标,特别是Hg和Cu的平均含量分别是其标准值的10.28倍和2.33倍。长箐沟铜矿受Hg污染较重,坝口铜矿比长箐沟铜矿含Cu高。Cu-Cd、Zn-Ca、Ca-Pb和Hg-As均在0.05水平显著相关,Zn-Pb在0.01水平显著相关。Cu-Cd、Zn-Pb和Hg-As均产生协同效应。Zn-Ca和Ca-Pb均产生拮抗效应。富集系数有显著意义。4种藓类植物对Cu、Cd和Pb的吸收能力均是同一水平,可以作为指示植物,构成藓类植物组合来鉴别富集Cu、Cd和Pb的矿区。可利用卷叶丛本藓作为特征植物降低矿区As的污染。     

湖北铜山口铜矿五种藓类植物及其基质元素含量分析

利用原子吸收光谱仪对湖北铜山口铜矿5种藓类植物(北地对齿藓Didymodon fallax、尖叶对齿藓D.con-strictus、阔叶丛本藓Anoectongium clarum、双色真藓Bryum dichotomum和舌叶毛口藓Trichostomum sinochenii)及其生长基质中的Cu、Zn、Ca、Mg、Cd、Pb、Hg等7种元素进行测定及分析,并计算出富集系数。结果表明,铜山口铜矿这5种藓类植物体内及其生长基质中,Cu、Zn、Ca、Mg等4种元素含量较高;北地对齿藓对Cd有较强的富集能力,可以作为寻找Cd矿的特征植物;相对于其它4种藓类植物,双色真藓对Cu、Zn、Pb有较强的富集能力,可以作为寻找Cu矿、Zn矿、Pb矿的参考植物;舌叶毛口藓对Hg有一定的富集能力,可以作为寻找Hg矿的参考植物。在这5种藓类植物中,Cu-Zn、Zn-Pb、Mg-Pb在0.05水平上达到显著正相关,Cu-Mg、Zn-Mg在0.01水平上达到极显著正相关。     

快速脱水与复水过程中2种藓类植物的活性氧代谢与脂质过氧化特征

以来自不同水分生境的金发藓和湿地匐灯藓为材料,对二者在脱水与复水胁迫条件下的活性氧代谢、脂质过氧化损伤程度及其抗氧化系统应答的差异进行比较研究。结果显示:在脱水与复水过程中,(1)硅胶快速脱水更接近阳光直射条件下藓类植物的水分丧失。(2)随着含水量的变化,湿地匐灯藓虽然能够在复水后迅速修复细胞的完整性,但变化剧烈;金发藓则能够始终维持较低的膜透性。(3)2种藓类植物的丙二醛(MDA)含量变化均呈先升后降趋势,但金发藓的MDA含量明显低于湿地匐灯藓。(4)2种藓类植物的超氧阴离子自由基(O2.-)产生速率和过氧化氢含量(H2O2)的变化均与MDA含量变化相似,且金发藓活性氧水平明显高于湿地匐灯藓。(5)2种藓类植物的超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)和抗坏血酸过氧化物酶(APX)活性受活性氧诱导亦呈先升后降的趋势,但金发藓抗氧化酶对活性氧迸发的应答更快,活性更强。(6)2种藓类植物的抗坏血酸(AsA)含量呈先降后升态势,但金发藓的含量低于湿地匐灯藓。研究表明,来自不同生境的2种藓类植物对脱水胁迫所致的氧化胁迫均具有很强的适应能力,尤其是复水过程中的修复能力,但不同藓类可能通过不同途径和机制来适应脱水所致的氧化胁迫;来自易发生水分亏缺生境的金发藓可能因具有更强抗氧化能力,从而获得比来自水分充沛生境的湿地匐灯藓更高的脱水耐性。     

铅胁迫对3种藓类植物细胞伤害及光合色素含量的影响

采用水培实验研究了重金属Pb2+胁迫下3种藓类植物[尖叶拟船叶藓(Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis)、湿地匍灯藓(Plagiomnium acutum)和匍枝青藓(Brachythecium procumbens)]的细胞伤害、光合色素含量和Pb2+累积量的变化,以探讨藓类植物对Pb2+胁迫的反应敏感性和耐性强弱.结果表明:(1)Pb2+胁迫导致尖叶拟船叶藓、湿地葡灯藓和匍枝青藓叶细胞显著损伤的最低浓度分别为100、1和10 mg·L-1,叶细胞伤害随Pb2+浓度的升高而显著增加,它们对高浓度Pb2+的耐受性顺序为尖叶拟船叶藓>湿地匍灯藓>匍枝青藓;(2)低浓度Pb2+胁迫(小于100 mg·L-1)对3种藓类植物的总叶绿素含量均没有影响,高浓度Pb2+胁迫则导致总叶绿素含量显著下降,降幅依次为匍枝青藓>湿地匍灯藓>尖叶拟船叶藓;叶绿素a/b值显示,高浓度Pb2+胁迫对尖叶拟船叶藓叶绿素b的抑制远大于叶绿素a,而对匍枝青藓和湿地葡灯藓使叶绿素a的抑制大于叶绿素b;当Pb2+胁迫浓度达到200 mg·L-1时3种藓类植物的类胡萝卜素含量显著降低;(3)3种藓类植物均能显著地富集Pb2+,高浓度Pb2+胁迫下,其富集能力急剧增加,而且与其耐受性呈正相关.     

镉胁迫下三种藓类植物的细胞伤害及光合色素含量的变化

采用水培试验研究了不同浓度Cd 胁迫下3种藓类植物的细胞伤害、光合色素含量和Cd 含量的变化,以探讨其对Cd 胁迫的反应敏感性和耐性.结果表明：低浓度Cd （1 mg·L^-1）胁迫显著损伤尖叶拟船叶藓和匍枝青藓叶细胞,3种藓的叶细胞伤害率随Cd 浓度的升高而显著增加,高浓度Cd （100 mg·L^-1）胁迫下的细胞伤害率大小为匍枝青藓>湿地匍灯藓>尖叶拟船叶藓.低浓度Cd 胁迫（1 mg·L^-1）对3种藓类植物的总叶绿素含量无显著影响,随着Cd 胁迫浓度的增加（≥ 10 mg·L^-1）,3种藓类植物总叶绿素含量显著下降,降幅顺序为匍枝青藓>湿地匍灯藓>尖叶拟船叶藓;1和10 mg·L^-1 Cd胁迫对3种藓类植物叶绿素a/b值无显著影响,100 mg·L^-1 Cd胁迫下湿地匍灯藓和匍枝青藓叶绿素a/b值显著下降;Cd胁迫对匍枝青藓类胡萝卜素含量的影响最大,1 mg·L^-1 Cd下其类胡萝卜素含量显著降低.3种藓类植物均能显著地富集Cd,其体内Cd累积量以尖叶拟船叶藓最高,湿地匍灯藓次之,匍枝青藓最少.细胞伤害率、叶绿素和类胡萝卜素含量的变化可用来指示3种藓类植物对Cd胁迫的敏感性差异.尖叶拟船叶藓对Cd胁迫的耐受性最强,湿地葡灯藓和匍枝青藓相对较弱.3种藓类植物对Cd胁迫的耐受性与其体内Cd累积量呈明显的正相关关系.     

渝产独活中重金属含量分布特征及富集特性

对重庆独活种植地土壤及植株中重金属Cu、Pb、Cd、Hg和As进行含量检测、分析。结果表明独活种植地土壤及药材中重金属Cd含量超标。不同器官中重金属元素的含量分布规律不一致,Pb与Cd分布为根茎叶,Cu为茎根叶,Hg为茎叶根,As含量为叶根茎。独活根、茎对Cd的富集能力最强,富集系数大于1,其它元素富集系数均小于1。相关分析表明,土壤中Cu与茎、叶中Cu含量存在极显著相关性,茎和叶中Cu含量呈显著负相关,茎和根中Hg含量呈极显著正相关。     

重金属离子含量对利川莼菜生长的影响

莼菜原产于湖北省利川市,因其富含果胶质而具有极高的营养价值,是中国传统药食两用植物,也是国家一级珍稀濒危水生植物。为更好地保护莼菜这一珍稀植物资源,本研究以利川市高、中、低产莼菜田为研究对象,初步分析田中水和土壤的重金属离子含量对莼菜生长的影响,并了解其生长所需要的部分环境条件。结果显示:三类田的水质都达到了一类水质标准,其中锌离子含量只在高-低产田间表现出显著差异,在高、中产田间,中、低产田间未见显著差异;土壤中重金属离子含量总体处于三级水平,说明累积量较少,土质尚好。同时三类田中水为中性而土壤为偏酸性,且未表现出显著性差异。相关性分析表明水土中重金属离子并未对莼菜生长和产量产生实质影响,研究结果为下一步深入分析重金属离子对莼菜生长的影响机制以及制定资源保护策略奠定了基础。     

Proteomic analysis of Arabidopsis halleri shoots in response to the heavy metals cadmium and zinc and rhizosphere microorganisms

Arabidopsis halleri has the rare ability to colonize heavy metal‐polluted sites and is an emerging model for research on adaptation and metal hyperaccumulation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of plant–microbe interaction on the accumulation of cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn) in shoots of an ecotype of A. halleri grown in heavy metal‐contaminated soil and to compare the shoot proteome of plants grown solely in the presence of Cd and Zn or in the presence of these two metals and the autochthonous soil rhizosphere‐derived microorganisms. The results of this analysis emphasized the role of plant–microbe interaction in shoot metal accumulation. Differences in protein expression pattern, identified by a proteomic approach involving 2‐DE and MS, indicated a general upregulation of photosynthesis‐related proteins in plants exposed to metals and to metals plus microorganisms, suggesting that metal accumulation in shoots is an energy‐demanding process. The analysis also showed that proteins involved in plant defense mechanisms were downregulated indicating that heavy metals accumulation in leaves supplies a protection system and highlights a cross‐talk between heavy metal signaling and defense signaling.     

Efficiency of selected heavy metals accumulation by Salix viminalis roots

The efficiency of the absorption from the medium and accumulation by plant of ions of the heavy metals depends on many factors including plant age and its genotype. The heavy metals accumulation by 1-, 2- and 3-year-old plants was studied in the aspect of reclamation and revitalization effectiveness of demoted areas. Results of this study answer the question concerning the accumulation of seven heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) by willow cuttings (Salix viminalis) in environments with different concentrations of these elements. Cuttings used were originally grown on a substrate not contaminated with the metals and rich in nutrients. In order to eliminate the effect of soil physicochemical factors, the experiment was carried out using a hydroponic system. Results indicated significant effects of the investigated metal concentrations on their accumulation by willow. The extent of metal accumulation as an indicator of the remediation capacity of willow depended on the age of the cuttings used at planting.     

金属矿区芒草种群对重金属的积累及其与土壤特性的关系

通过分析大型综合金属矿区中经历不同污染强度与污染时间胁迫的芒草（Miscanthus sinensis）种群对4种主要重金属的积累状况,初步揭示芒草对这些重金属的积累特性与土壤重金属含量的关系。结果表明,1芒草根茎叶对4种重金属的的积累顺序为：根〉叶〉茎;2芒草对Cd、Pb的积累量与土壤中这两种重金属含量之间存在显著（P〈0．05）正相关关系;对Cu、Zn的积累量与土壤含量之间无显著相关,主要是因为土壤最高Cu与Zn含量已超过芒草对这两种元素积累所需的最大量,成为对芒草构成胁迫的主要因子。在该矿区的酸性条件下,芒草对Pb、Zn、Cu3种重金属的吸收率随pH值升高而升高,pH接近的样地,芒草的吸收率主要受土壤重金属含量的影响。结合各种群对四种重金属的积累状况判断,强度胁迫下的种群可能已发生耐性分化,从而产生较其它种群更强的耐重金属特性。总体上芒草是一种多重金属耐性植物,对这四种重金属的耐性顺序是：Cd〈Cu〈Zn-Pb。     

Influence of heavy metals on the accumulation of trimethylglycine, putrescine and spermine in food plants

Summary. Increased contents of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn) and other heavy metals in barley plants enhanced the accumulation of trimethylglycine (betaine), putrescine and spermine. Higher contents of heavy metals in barley were caused by soil enrichment with heavy metals and by soil salinity. The highest accumulation of spermine and betaine (increase 3-fold or 5-fold in comparison to untreated soil substrates) was obtained at the highest concentration of heavy metals in plants. Consequently the betaine-N / protein-N-ratio and the spermine-N / protein-N-quotient increased 3-fold in plants with high heavy metal contents. The biomass formation was not changed significantly by the different experimental treatments. Received January 28, 2000 Accepted March 1, 2000     

Insight into the pattern of heavy-metal accumulation in lichen thalli

BackgroundHeavy metals that pass through the plasmalemma are expected to influence on lichen metabolic processes; however, lichens may tolerate high concentrations of metals by sequestrating them extracellularly. Heavy metal accumulation level fundamentally determine the success of lichens in the colonisation of polluted sites; however, the proportions between extra- and intracellular metal concentrations in lichen thalli are still poorly recognized. In this study metal accumulation patterns of selected toxic trace elements, i.e. Pb, Cd, and micronutrients, i.e. Zn, Cu and Ni, in Cladonia cariosa thalli were recognised in relation to extra- and intracellular fractions.MethodsThe intracellular and total concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu and Ni in lichen thalli collected from eleven variously polluted sites were determined by means of atomic absorption spectrometry. Additionally, organic carbon and total nitrogen contents as well as pH of soil substrate were measured.ResultsThe accumulation patterns differed between studied metal elements; the major part of Zn, Pb and Cd loads was accumulated extracellularly, whereas Cu and Ni accumulation was mostly intracellular. Like toxic trace elements, Zn was accumulated mainly extracellularly at high polluted sites. The non-linear models most reliably reflect relationships between intracellular and extracellular metal contents in C. cariosa thalli. The intracellular contents of Zn, Pb, Cd and Cu increased slower at higher than at lower extracellular concentrations. Moreover, at higher total concentrations of elements in the thalli, their extracellular proportions were markedly increased.ConclusionThe results suggest that in the face of extreme Zn-enrichment, lichens demonstrate the ability to accumulate the excess of Zn outside the cells. Therefore, it can be concluded that metal accumulation depend not only on the element but also on its abundance in the environment and direct availability for lichens. The studied species showed a defence against excessive intracellular accumulation when a given element is in excess. Such capability may facilitate the colonization of extremely polluted sites by certain pioneer lichens.     

Heavy metals accumulation and distribution in durum wheat and barley grown in contaminated soils under Mediterranean field conditions

Abstract

In the framework of a phytoremediation project in the Apulia region (Italy) a field experiment was carried out in multi-metal contaminated soils. The accumulation and distribution of metals in different plant parts of durum wheat and barley were studied. Further, the application of Bacillus licheniformis strain BLMB1 to soil was evaluated as a means to enhance metal accumulation in plants. The translocation and the bioconcentration factors indicated that wheat and barley do not act as metal accumulators in the field conditions tested, thus phytoextraction by these species would not be recommended as a soil remediation alternative. Application of B. licheniformis improved the accumulation of all metals in roots of wheat and barley, and increased Cd, Cr, and Pb contents in the shoots of barley. Low health risk for humans and animals was evaluated to exist if straw and grain from both cereal crops grown in these contaminated sites are consumed.     

马蹄金叶片中铜、铅含量及其对生理指标的影响

研究了草坪草马蹄金对不同污染土壤的Cu、Pb含量．结果表明,马蹄金体内Cu含量(44．8mg．kg^-1)高于Pb含量(25．59mg·kg^-1)．两种元素在体内的分布特征是根、茎>叶(P<0．05),并随着土壤内重金属含量增加而增加,但富集系数呈下降趋势;马蹄金对Cu的富集系数(0．784)高于Pb的富集系数(0．465)．自然状态下不同程度Cu、Pb复合污染对马蹄金叶片细胞膜及细胞保护系统的影响结果表明,随着Cu、Pb浓度增加,叶片内叶绿素a、叶绿素a／b分别由1．610mg·g^-1 FW和4．100．下降到1．017mg·g^-1 FW和2．299;SOD活性先升高至106．494U·g^-1 FW,随后下降至86．258U·g^-1 FW;POD活性则逐渐增加;而细胞膜透性变化不明显。     

不同群落类型下南方铁杉金属元素含量差异及其与土壤养分因子的关系

在九龙山国家级自然保护区内, 针对濒危植物南方铁杉(Tsuga chinensis var. tchekiangensis)的分布特点, 设置了40个具有代表性的样地。采用群落分类的双向指示种分析法(TWINSPAN)进行群落类型的划分, 并在此基础上, 研究了不同群落类型下南方铁杉植株和土壤中金属元素的含量差异及其与土壤养分因子的关系。结果表明: 1) TWINSPAN分类将九龙山南方铁杉群落分为5种类型, 代表5种不同生境和物种组成的群落类型。2)不同群落类型下南方铁杉植株和土壤中的金属元素存在一定的差异, 在群落类型II和V中, 植株金属元素总量相对较高, 且K、Ca、Fe、Mg、Ba和Cr 6种元素含量也较高, 大部分土壤金属元素以群落类型II为最高。3)不同金属元素在南方铁杉植株和土壤中的含量具有很大差异, 植株中Ca、K、Mg、Fe和Mn含量较高, 土壤中Al和Fe的含量较高。4)南方铁杉不同器官金属元素的含量存在一定的差异, 各元素在不同器官中的排列顺序和变异程度不一致。5)富集系数和相关性分析表明, 南方铁杉对Mg和Zn的吸收具有相似性, 对Fe和Al的吸收也相似。6) 南方铁杉植株的大多数金属元素与土壤金属元素没有相关性, 究其原因可能是植株元素虽主要来源于土壤, 但受植物种类和生长发育状况、林地土壤类型、肥力及pH等因素的影响。     

Phytoavailability of Heavy Metals and Metalloids in Soils Irrigated with Wastewater,Akaki, Ethiopia: A Greenhouse Study

Irrigation with untreated wastewater from several industrial, commercial, and domestic discharges for decades caused accumulation of various heavy metals and metalloids in soils along the Akaki River in Ethiopia. Assessment of environmental threats and the potential phytoremediation of the soils require understanding of the toxic elements’ uptake and distribution in plant parts. Hence, a greenhouse study was performed to examine the phytoavailability and distribution of Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Hg, Se, V, and As in forage grasses: Oat (Avena sativa), Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana), Setaria (Setaria sphacelata), and the legumes Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and Desmodium (Desmodium unicinatum). The average contents of Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb, Hg, Se, and V in the plants were generally higher than the background levels for forage grasses/legumes, and some of these elements were in the phytotoxic range. Root bioconcentration factor (BCF = root to soil concentration ratio) > 1 was observed for Cu (Oat, Rhodes, Desmodium, and Setaria: Fluvisol), Zn (Setaria: Fluvisol), Cd (Rhodes: Fluvisol; Setaria from both soils) and Hg (Oat and Alfalfa: Fluvisol). Alfalfa and Desmodium displayed translocation factor > 1 (TF = shoot to root concentration ratio) for most heavy metals. Most heavy metals/metalloids may pose a health threat to humans and stock via introduction to the food chain. The plant factors (species and plant part), soil factors (soil type, soil fractions, pH, and CEC), and their interactions significantly (p < 0.05) influenced plant heavy metal and metalloid levels. However, the role of plant part and species emerged as the most important on heavy metal uptake, translocation, sequestration, and ultimately transfer to the food chain. Accordingly, the uptake and distribution of heavy metals/metalloids in the plants reflect the potential environmental and health hazards attributable to the use of fodder grasses, legumes, and cultivation of vegetables in soils with polymetallic and metalloid contamination.