Abstract:Risk assessment of cadmium pollution in soil and crops in developed industrial areas can provide theoretical basis for ecological restoration and safe utilization of farmland. Using the single-factor pollution index method, the modified geo-accumulation index method, the bioconcentration factor, and geostatistical methods, the cadmium contamination in soil and crops is evaluated. These are combined with potential ecological risk and human health risk assessment models to conduct risk zoning and formulate ecological remediation strategies. The results showed that the contents of Cd in soil and crops exceeded the standard to varying degrees. The exceedance rates of Cd in soil and rice were 38. 46% and 46. 15% , respectively. The proportion of mild and severe pollution was slightly higher, the enrichment characteristics of Cd in rice were obvious. There was a significant difference in Cd content between soil and rice in spatial distribution, and high-value of soil Cd areas were mainly distributed in urban and industrial areas with intensive production activities. Ecological risk belonged to high ecological hazard coefficient, medium ecological risk level, and had a low carcinogenic risk for adults and children. The study area adopted differentiated ecological restoration measures based on the pollution classification and risk zoning of soil and crops. For safe areas, low accumulation crops, passivation, and water fertilizer regulation restoration measures should be taken. For potential risk areas, hyper accumulation plant extraction and low accumulation crop intercropping, chemical / microbial activation / passivation regulation restoration measures should be taken. For risk areas, non-edible energy / economic crop planting structure adjustment and comprehensive utilization of agricultural biomass resources should be adopted to achieve classified ecological restoration and safe utilization of heavy metal contaminated soil.