Melissopalynology in Brazil: a review of pollen analysis of honeys, propolis and pollen loads of bees

Authors

  • Ortrud Monika Barth FIOCRUZ; Instituto Oswaldo Cruz; Depto. de Virologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90162004000300018

Keywords:

honey pollen, propolis pollen, bee load pollen, analysis, Brazil

Abstract

This paper reviews current knowledge on the occurrence of several types of pollen grains in the sediments of honey samples, propolis and bee loads of Apiinae and Meliponinae in Brazil. After a short historical introduction about research activities in Melissopalynology using Brazilian samples, bee products were analyzed in respect to the greater Brazilian regions (South, Southeast, Northeast and North), emphasizing monofloral honeys and the green propolis. Numerous bibliographic references and a short glossary of the technical terms used is presented.

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Published

2004-06-01

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Review

License

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How to Cite

Melissopalynology in Brazil: a review of pollen analysis of honeys, propolis and pollen loads of bees . (2004). Scientia Agricola, 61(3), 342-350. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90162004000300018