[Objective] The aim was to evaluate the eco-geochemical characteristics and geochemistry conditions of root soil in muskmelon planting area, evaluate the soil environment quality in Hetao irrigation area and provide scientific basis for the musmelon planting in this area. [Method] Root system soil sample and plow pan sample were collected from the main muskmelon planting area in Hetao irrigation area, so as to analyze the contents of heavy metal elements. By comparing with the Soft Environmental Quality Standard （GB15618-1995）, the research explored whether the heavy metal elements in root system met the national standard. [Result] Heavy metal elements in root system soil had the maximum content in recession area of Yellow River, followed by saline soils. The content of heavy metal elements in chestnut-brown soil was the minimum. Harmful elements As, Cd, Hg, F and Pb in anthropogenic-alluvial soil of Hetao irrigation area showed enrichment characteristics in earth surface, with zonality vertically. Trace elements Cu and Zn, and beneficial elements P, K20, CaO, MgO and Se showed depletion. In anthropogenic-aUuvial soil of Ulansuhai of the Yellow River, harmful elements As and Cd showed significant enrichment in root system soil, while other elements showed depletion or was close to background value. In soil of plow pan, both beneficial component and harmful component showed enrichment characteristics. [Conclusion] Hetao irrigation area has the ideal geochemical conditions and heavy metal elements in muskmelon area meet the national standards.
Wheat samples were collected from Hetao Area, Inner Mongolia, and their poisonous, harmful and beneficial elements contents were analyzed. According to the standards for heavy metals in wheat green food, the Hg, Cd, As and Pb contents in the wheat samples collected from Qiantao Area were all below the national standards, indicating that they were green; and the heavy metals contents in the wheat samples collected from Houtao Area were basically in line with the pollutionfree food hygiene standards, indicating that they were not harmful to human body. Harmful elements Cd and Hg were more enriched in the wheat samples from Qiantao Area, but their contents were all lower than the national food standards, indicating that the wheat from Qiantao Area was not harmful to human health. The wheat from Houtao Area was rich in essential trace elements Cu, Zn, Se and K, and long-term consumption was beneficial to human health.
