Analysis of heavy metal and pollen contents of honey collected from the areas near the thermal power plant in Bhupalpally district, Telangana state, India.
Abstract
In the present study, four honey samples, two are of Apis florea and other two are of Apis dorsata were analyzed to detect heavy metal contents (Co, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb) and botanical sources near to the thermoelectric power plant which is 5-15 km away from the hive in Bhupalpally District, Telangana state, India. All the four samples are unifloral in nature dominated by the Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Aspidopterys and Capsicum pollen. The accumulation of heavy metals was compared with recommended limits for food. Cd and Pb are higher than permissible limits and other metals are found within the limits. The level of heavy metal content in honey is an important indicator for environmental pollution.
Pages:257-261
Doi Number
10.5958/2455-7218.2022.00020.1
Keywords
Bhupalpally District, Heavy metals, Thermo electric, Unifloral
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