Research Article

Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye)

Volume: 18 Number: 2 August 15, 2025
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Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye)

Abstract

In this study, information about nectar and pollen plants crucial in beekeeping activities in Artvin province is presented. The aim of the research is to identify, introduce, and highlight the floristic richness of honey plants in the vicinity of Artvin province for beekeeping purposes. Through the examination of related studies, 789 plant taxa belonging to 355 genera and 91 families that honey bees (Apis mellifera) can benefit from were identified. 90 taxon were determined only within the scope of this study. The scientific and Turkish names, habitats, and active flowering periods important for bees were provided for these identified taxa. Lamiaceae are the largest families represented by 78 taxa each, followed by Rosaceae with 65 taxa, Asteraceae with 63 taxa, Fabaceae with 58 taxa and Apiaceae with 33 taxa. Moreover, it was determined that 600 out of the 789 plant taxa that can be used as nectar and pollen sources. This study provides information about the distribution in Artvin province, their respective families, Latin and Turkish names, districts where they are found, habitats, and active flowering periods for some plants crucial for beekeeping. Due to the absence of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemical substances for weed and pest control, the region holds significant potential for organic honey production. The high-quality organic honey produced in the region is in demand nationwide, enabling beekeepers to generate substantial income from honey production.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Botany (Other), Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 21, 2025

Publication Date

August 15, 2025

Submission Date

September 1, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 14, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Akyıldırım Beğen, H., Eminağaoğlu, Ö., & Aslan, B. (2025). Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye). Biological Diversity and Conservation, 18(2), 243-282. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568
AMA
1.Akyıldırım Beğen H, Eminağaoğlu Ö, Aslan B. Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye). BioDiCon. 2025;18(2):243-282. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568
Chicago
Akyıldırım Beğen, Hayal, Özgür Eminağaoğlu, and Bahar Aslan. 2025. “Honey Plants of Artvin (Türkiye)”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 (2): 243-82. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568.
EndNote
Akyıldırım Beğen H, Eminağaoğlu Ö, Aslan B (August 1, 2025) Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye). Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 2 243–282.
IEEE
[1]H. Akyıldırım Beğen, Ö. Eminağaoğlu, and B. Aslan, “Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye)”, BioDiCon, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 243–282, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568.
ISNAD
Akyıldırım Beğen, Hayal - Eminağaoğlu, Özgür - Aslan, Bahar. “Honey Plants of Artvin (Türkiye)”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18/2 (August 1, 2025): 243-282. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568.
JAMA
1.Akyıldırım Beğen H, Eminağaoğlu Ö, Aslan B. Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye). BioDiCon. 2025;18:243–282.
MLA
Akyıldırım Beğen, Hayal, et al. “Honey Plants of Artvin (Türkiye)”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 18, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 243-82, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568.
Vancouver
1.Hayal Akyıldırım Beğen, Özgür Eminağaoğlu, Bahar Aslan. Honey plants of Artvin (Türkiye). BioDiCon. 2025 Aug. 1;18(2):243-82. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1541568

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