Melissopalynology

Melissopalynology: Bee Flora, Pollen and Honey presents a comprehensive guide to the floral biology of honeybee plants. Critical for developing optimal management techniques for honey bee habitats, as well as for the growth and sustainability of the honey economy, this information is key to addressing the problem of predicting resource availability, enables successful apiarist planning for effective hive placements and capacity, and provides crucial baseline data to direct habitat and biodiversity management. Honey has become a highly demanded product for consumers worldwide due to its taste and rich nutritional and medicinal value. However, it remains challenging to identify honey’s origin as well as determine its authenticity. This book summarizes the research and practices carried out in the last decade toward discriminating honey by using characteristic markers. Studies that illustrate melissopalynology, phytochemical substances, and bio-macromolecular substances to identify honey origins are discussed and can be applied regardless of region. Melissopalynology is globally relevant, presenting updates about the characteristics, composition, health properties, contamination, authenticity, and adulteration of honey at the worldwide level, regardless of region. The 100+ bee flora and pollen field notes and photographic atlas sections examine species found in multiple regions throughout the world. Contains photographic representations of Bee flora and PollenProvides a comprehensive Bee flora pollen inventory for correct identification of the speciesIncludes botanical source informationGuides quality production of honey