The contents of 8 elements, i.e. Na, K, Ca, S, P, Al, Fe and Mn, in 62 plant species in South Junggar desert were studied. There the climate was continental arid, with an annual precipitation of 110~220mm falling mainly in the spring and summer and a potential annual evaporation of about 2000mm. Along with the various but regular topography, various types of soil occurred in the desert. The vegetation was sparse in coverage. Dominant species of the communities were mainly of Chenopodiaceae, Composi...