Migration of Micro-, Macroelements and Heavy Metals in the Trophic Chain of Bees

Authors

  • Nicolae G. Eremia Department of the Animal Resources and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Technology, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Olga Coșeleva Department of the Animal Resources and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Technology, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Vitalii Jereghi Department of the Animal Resources and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Technology, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Natalia Sucman Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Institute of Chemistry, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Tatiana Mardari Department of the Animal Resources and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Technology, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Ivan Cataraga Department of the Animal Resources and Food Safety, Faculty of Food Technology, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
  • Fliur Z. Macaev Laboratory of Organic Synthesis, Institute of Chemistry, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20240668

Keywords:

micro-, macro-elements, heavy metals, soil, honey plant flowers, honey, pollen, propolis, bees

Abstract

This study investigates the migration of microelements (iron, zinc, copper, manganese), macroelements (calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphates) and heavy metals (cadmium, lead, nickel, chromium) through the trophic chain from soil to honey plants, bees, and their products (honey, propolis) across various soil-climatic zones of the Republic of Moldova over 2020–2023, employing standardized analytical methods. The findings highlight selective migration and bioaccumulation patterns, which are crucial for understanding element distribution in ecosystems.

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Eremia, N. G., Coșeleva, O., Jereghi, V., Sucman, N., Mardari, T., Cataraga, I., & Macaev, F. Z. (2024). Migration of Micro-, Macroelements and Heavy Metals in the Trophic Chain of Bees. Chemické Listy, 118(12), 668–675. https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20240668

Issue

Vol. 118 No. 12 (2024)

Section

Articles