Pollen analysis and heavy metals detection in honey samples from southern Nigeria

dc.contributor.authorAdekanmbi, O.H.
dc.contributor.authorWalter, O.J.
dc.contributor.authorIkegbunam, N.C.
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-21T14:03:24Z
dc.date.available2022-09-21T14:03:24Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractPollen analytical study of two locally produced honey samples collected from Akwa Ibom and Cross River State, Southern Nigeria were carried out in order to ascertain the preferentially foraged plants by honey bees, as well as the concentration of heavy metals. Samples were subjected to standard laboratory procedures using an acetolysis mixture (pollen analysis) and atomic absorption spectrometry (heavy metals). The results from the analysis revealed 32 taxa belonging to 17 botanical families. The number of pollen grains in the honey samples varied significantly (between 4,887 - 12,755 pollen grains), indicating their richness in pollen grains. 12 elements - Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, Br, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Rb, and Fe were detected. Potassium had the highest concentration, followed by iron, calcium, titanium, zinc, copper, chromium, nickel, among others. What is more, in this study, some important honey plants: Spondias mombin, Daniella oliveri, Manihot esculenta, Treculia africana, Syzigium guineensis, Diospyros mespiliformis, Parkia biglobosa, Terminalia superba, Senna hirsuta, among others were found to be predominant and have been identified to be characteristic of the vegetation typical of Southern Nigeria. With regard to honey, this study gives an indication of the geographical and botanical origins, as well as types, source, and degree of contamination, and also an overall measure of honey purity. Such information, when displayed, can help consumers make informed decision when purchasing honey and will also help beekeepers to avoid possible contamination. Moreover, it will assist regulatory agencies in taking proper measures for environmental and consumer protection, since the concentration of heavy metals in honey is influenced by environmental pollution.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAdekanmbi, O. H., Walter, O. J., & Ikegbunam, N. C. (2019). Pollen analysis and heavy metals detection in honey samples from southern Nigeria. World News of Natural Sciences, 26, 176-190.en_US
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 2543-5426
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/11528
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherWorld News of Natural Sciences Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”en_US
dc.subjectHoneyen_US
dc.subjectPollenen_US
dc.subjectHeavy metalsen_US
dc.subjectSpondias mombinen_US
dc.subjectDaniella oliverien_US
dc.subjectManihot esculentaen_US
dc.subjectTreculia africanaen_US
dc.subjectParkia biglobosaen_US
dc.subjectDiospyros mespiliformisen_US
dc.subjectTerminalia superbaen_US
dc.subjectSenna hirsutaen_US
dc.titlePollen analysis and heavy metals detection in honey samples from southern Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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