Aim: It is discussed the effects of soil pollution with trace elements As and Cd on the chemical composition of marigold plants with respect to other metallic elements grouped as macronutrients (Ca, Mg, and K), and micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn, Cu, and Ni). Time period: 2021 Methods: Results: Main conclusions: Funding: Research Program “Nucleu” through contract no. 20N/2019, Project code PN 19 04 01 01