ISSN: 2642-116X
Authors: Maroofi M and Masoumi SM*
In this study, morphology of 30 pollen grains, attractive for honeybees, from different regions of Kermanshah province were studied by Light Microscopy (LM) and some pollen grains were observed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The pollen grains collected from flowers, using pollen traps in front of hives and also inside the hives. Pollen flora books from different countries and related websites were used to identify the obtained pollens. The results showed that the flowers with abundant pollens, oblate- Spherical shape and medium pollen sized were attractive for bees. Also, the more attractive families were Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae and Hyacinthaceae for honeybees. In addition, autumn season and cold region were deduced for pollination and activity of the target honeybees. Therefore, pollen analysis is useful for identifying favorite honeybees’ plants and can increase honey production and high quality.
Keywords: Honey Bee; Light Microscopy; Pollen Grain; Scanning Electron Microscopy
