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MELISSOPALYNOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF HONEY FROM DOLAGO VILLAGE, CENTRAL SULAWESI Rasyiid, Mustafid; Iqbal, Moh.; Paserang, Asri Pirade; Budiono, Yudhistira Kristinov; Nugraha, Muh. Ardian Satrio; Wiguna, Triadhy
BIOLINK (Jurnal Biologi Lingkungan Industri Kesehatan) Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): Biolink February
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/biolink.v11i2.13402

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One thing that honeybees create that is very beneficial to human health is honey. Consequently, honey is frequently faked. With melissopalynology analysis, honey quality can be ascertained. A technique for analyzing pollen in honey to ascertain its botanical and geographic origin is called melissopalynology analysis.This study uses melissopalynology to analyze the quality and pollen composition of honey produced by Apis cerana bees in Dolago Village, Central Sulawesi. The research consists of five stages: collecting honey, extracting pollen from it using a modified acetolysis method, identifying pollen, classifying honey, and last, absolute pollen count. The analysis identified 11 plant species contributing to honey production, with Cocos nucifera as the predominant pollen (70%). Classified as unifloral honey with Group IV pollen richness, this research confirms the high quality and unique floral origin of Dolago honey, emphasizing its potential for local economic development.
POLLEN MORPHOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF ASTERACEAE SPECIES IN THE TADULAKO UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AREA Budiono, Yudhistira Kristinov; Rasyiid, Mustafid; Musa, Khairul; Iqbal, Moh.
BIOLINK (Jurnal Biologi Lingkungan Industri Kesehatan) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Biolink August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/biolink.v12i1.14679

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This study aims to explore the morpho-anatomical diversity of pollen from various plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family within the Tadulako University area. Flower samples were collected using an exploration method and prepared for palynological analysis using a modified acetolysis technique. Six Asteraceae species were identified: Tridax procumbens L., Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H.Rob., Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn., Eleutheranthera ruderalis (Sw.) Sch.Bip., Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cass., and Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. The study revealed significant differences in pollen morphology, particularly in shape (spheroidal), aperture number (3–4 colporates), ornamentation (echinate vs. lophate), and size. Pollen size ranged from 21.29 µm to 35.66 µm (equatorial diameter) and wall thickness ranged from 2.16 µm to 4.82 µm. These variations serve as reliable taxonomic markers for distinguishing species at both genus and species levels. This research provides valuable insights into the biodiversity and evolutionary adaptations of the Asteraceae family and supports the use of palynological data in systematic botany.