Genetic Diversity of Honey Producing Plants under Changing Climate in Southern Nigeria: Need for Conservation to Improve Food Security and Livelihood Option
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This study was conducted at Southern Nigeria from 2010 to
2011 periods of honey producing seasons. Five honey samples
from three states in Southern Nigeria were evaluated
palynologically after acetolysis to determine their pollen
spectrum. Results showed 56 honey plants belonging to 32
families with Anacardiaceae contributing (22.08%),
Caesalpiniaceae (31.16%), Euphorbiaceae (26.02%) while
Papilionaceae contributed (20.74%). Predominant honey plants
were Anacardium occidentale L, Ageratum conyzoides L,
Danialla oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch & Dalz., Alchornea cordifolia
Muell, Arg, Trichilia spp. and Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Apart
from A. occidentalis and E. guineensis which are cultivated
others are foraged from the wild. Policy makers and indeed
beekeepers should embark on extensive propagation,
afforestation, and conservation of these predominant honey
plants to improve food security and reduce hidden hunger.
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