The effect of different concentrations of Cd2+ on the physiological indices of sorghum seedlings were studied using pot-cultured sorghum in the greenhouse.The results showed that under low concentrations of Cd2+,the chlorophyll content and root activity of sorghum seedlings increased.Under high concentrations of Cd2+,various physiological indices of sorghum changed significantly.Chlorophyll and root activity decreased,and the higher the concentration of Cd2+,the more they decreased.The proline content and cell lipid membrane permeability increased.