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| Personal Name | Mutuc, Paolo Jose C. |
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| Resource Title | Characterization of Philippine honey according to geographic origin using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry |
| Date Issued | 01 March 2024 |
| Abstract | This study investigated the trace elements found in Philippine bee honey from various geographic origins using a Portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. Fifty-nine authenticated honey samples were collected from regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 8, 11, CAR, and NCR. These samples included honey from Apis breviligula, Apis cerana, Apis dorsata, Apis mellifera, and Tetragonula biroi. Pearson’s Correlation was used to identify relationships between trace element concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentration, forest cover, and urban population density in the different regions. Correlational analysis revealed a significant positive association between tungsten concentration in honey and urbanization as well as PM10 with p-values of 0.00022 and 0.00307 respectively. Furthermore, forest cover positively correlated with platinum and aluminum content with p-values of 0.04396 and 0.02593. A comparison of means was also conducted after dividing the regions into areas of high and low degrees of anthropogeni |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Food Technology. |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Geographic origin; Trace elements -- Philippines; Honey -- Philippines; Portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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