Propolis is produced by honeybees from
various secretions of the plants and is combined with digestive enzymes and
wax. Factors such as plant content, climate, and location of propolis affect
propolis content and its physical and chemical properties. Although honeybees
are very selective when collecting propolis, some studies have shown that bees
carry asphalt, paint and similar substances to the hive according to the
location of the beehive. In this study, it has been observed that the propolis
taken from on orchard in Ankara was light brown and red. After this
observation, possible source of the propolis was investigated. As a result of
the analysis, a total of 28 compounds were observed in propolis and four of
them (decanol, homofuraneol, tetradecane, 2-phenylethanol) were derived from
the pruning sealer that was applied to the trees located around the beehive.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Structural Biology |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | November 30, 2018 |
Submission Date | September 10, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 18 Issue: 1 |