Lead Traceability Along Soil-Melliferous Flora-Bee Family-Apiary
Products Chain
J Environ Monit, 2012 May 8
Indirect measures were considered to study the lead transfer
along the soil-melliferous flora-bee family-apiary products food chain.
The concentrations of total and bioavailable lead in the
soil were first investigated. Next, the lead level in different organs of
melliferous flora and subsequently in the bee family and apiary products was
measured. The results indicate a decrease in contamination as follows:
honeybees > drones > propolis > wax > bee larvae > honey >
royal jelly.
The statistical analysis highlights the "lead pollution
bioindicator" role of honeybees, honey and propolis.
The risk factor parameter allows the prediction of the most
impacted month and the least impacted of the melliferous season.
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