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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2023, Volume : 11, Issue : 4
First page : (36) Last page : (44)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.9011

Pollen Characterization of Apis dorsata Summer Honey Samples from Nalgonda District of Telangana State, South India

Chandrababu Balguri, Chaya Pallati* and Chiranjeevi Midathapalli
Palynology and Paleobotany Research Laboratory
Department of Botany, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University,
Hyderabad-500004, Telangana State, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: pallati.chaya@gmail.com
Received: 12.04.2023 | Revised: 23.06.2023 | Accepted: 8.07.2023 

 ABSTRACT

The present paper incorporates qualitative and quantitative melissopalynological analysis of four honey samples of Apis dorsata F. bees from the Nalgonda district of Telangana State during the summer season of 2021. Based on the palynological analysis, all the samples were identified as unifloral, with Borassus flabellifer as the predominant pollen type. Altogether, sixteen palynotaxa, referable to twelve families were identified. These palynotaxa are significant nectariferous plants and are recognized as authentic bee forage plants for the honey bees in the present study area.

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Cite this article: Balguri, C., Pallati, C., & Midathapalli, C. (2023). Pollen Characterization of Apis dorsata Summer Honey Samples from Nalgonda District of Telangana State, South India, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci.11(4), 36-44. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.9011