[Potential of Accumulation and Application of Dominant Plants in Lanping Lead-zinc Mine, Yunnan Province].

A field investigation in the abandoned lead-zinc mines in Yunan Province was conducted to assess the accumulation potential of dominant plant species and six heavy metals in mine soils. Eighteen types of plants were selected for the analysis. Local plants and soil were sampled and analyzed for cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and Zn (zinc) concentrations. Bioconcentration and translocation factors were calculated. Cluster analysis was performed to calculate the accumulation potential. The results showed that all dominant plants (18 species and 13 families) were herbaceous plants. The content of heavy metals in these plants was higher than their normal content in plants. The above-ground Cd content of , , and reached 62.29, 76.49, and 85.09 mg ·kg. The bioconcentration factors of Cd in these three plants were 0.57, 0.58, and 0.66, and the translocation factors were 0.89, 0.45, and 1.48, respectively. These plants have a strong ability to absorb and transfer Cd in soil; hence, they have the potential to remediate the Cd-contaminated soil. The above-ground Cd content of and were 0.46 mg ·kgand 0.23 mg ·kg, respectively, and the bioconcentration factors were less than 0.01. These two plants accumulate low levels of heavy metals and thus, are suitable for growth in high altitude areas of Southwest China. They are considered economic plants for safe use in Cd-contaminated farmlands and have high application value. To protect the ecological environment of the mining areas, the other 13 plants having good tolerance to heavy metal pollution can be used as vegetation restoration plants in mining areas.