Migration of heavy metals in the soil-tea plant system and health risks of drinking tea: A case study of Qiongzhong County, Hainan Province
GONG Qiu-Li1,2(), YANG Jian-Zhou1,2, WANG Zhen-Liang1,2, YAN Hui3
1. Key Laboratory of Geochemical Exploration of Ministry of Natural Resources, Langfang 065000, China 2. Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS), Langfang 065000, China 3. Changsha Supervision and Inspection Center of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources, Changsha 410007, China
This study sampled the soil and the corresponding roots, stems, and leaves (including large leaves, new leaves, and sprouts) of tea plants from three ecological tea plantations in Qiongzhong County, Hainan Province. Based on these samples, this study investigated the migration of heavy metals in the soil-tea plant system and analyzed the migration patterns of heavy metals and the health risks caused by heavy metals in tea. As indicated by the results, the Pb, Cr, Cd, As, and Hg concentrations in the soil are slightly higher than the background values of corresponding soil elements in Hainan, showing non-significant accumulation. The enrichment of heavy metals varies significantly in different organs of tea plants. Specifically, Cr, Zn, Pb, Hg, and Cd are enriched in roots, while Cu and Ni are enriched in leaves; Pb, Cd, and Hg have higher concentrations in large leaves than in new leaves and sprouts, indicating that these elements are enriched with the growth of leaves; Cu, Ni, and Zn have higher concentrations in sprouts than in leaves, showing that these elements are enriched in the growing parts of leaves. Bio-concentration factors (BCF) indicate that soil physicochemical composition, heavy metal species, and leaf age have effects on the absorption of heavy metals by tea leaves. The results of the risk assessment show that the target hazard quotients (HQ) and hazard indices (HI) of all samples are less than 1, indicating acceptable health risks caused by heavy metals in tea. This study can provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of heavy metals in tea plantations and has a positive guiding significance for managing tea plantations and ensuring the health of tea consumers.
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