Determination of Botanical Origin and Mineral Content of Propolis Samples from Balveren (Şırnak) Beekeepers Accommodation Areas

Researches on bee products have become popular in recent years. In fact, the content and component of varies depending many ecological floristic factors its nutritional therapeutic properties are directly related to content. Balveren (Şırnak province) beekeepers place their hives locations with different geographical structure, topographic characteristics. This variability not only affects quality honey but also changes propolis. Studies propolis, known as glue, gained importance As other products, propolis depends characteristics region. this study, samples were collected from regions where stayed botanical origins, wax ratios, phenolic content, mineral substance contents analyzed. microscopic analysis, pollen grains belonging 14 families used by bees determined. It was determined that total vary completely location. With region tried be revealed it aimed study would help region's for technological purposes.