Pollen analysis of apiary honeys from East Godavari district, AP

C G K RAMANUJAM, P R REDDY, T P KALPANA

Abstract


Pollen contents of 13 apiary honeys (5 of winter and 8 of summer) collected during November 1990-May 1991 from Kakinada and its adjoning areas and Diwancheruvu near Rajahmundry in the East Godavari district, AP, were analysed. On the basis of absolute pollen counts the honeys are referable to Groups II to IV.

The study highlights Sapindus emarginatus and Eucalyptus globulus during winter and Borassus flabellifer and Syzygium coming during summer as the major sources of nectar for the Indian hive bee, Apis cerana, along the coastal belt of East Godavari district.


Keywords


Pollen analysis; apiary honeys; East Godavari district.

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