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Submission Number: 114

Submission ID: 8141

Submission UUID: 4c41c7a8-e4cd-47d8-b74e-a3ba1985c59e

Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal

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Created: Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:23 PM

Completed: Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:23 PM

Changed: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:35 PM

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Language: English

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Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF

Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal

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Honey is a vital source with economic, environmental, and social significance. However, not all honey is the same. Taste and color can all vary based on the floral profile used to make the honey. Through the analysis of 10 honey samples from Northwest Florida, we compared geographical location and levels of floral biodiversity. Honey samples were collected throughout the spring and summer of 2024 by local beekeepers around the Florida Panhandle. Samples were mailed to the company Jonah Ventures in Boulder, Colorado, for analysis. Their process included DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, sequencing, bioinformatics, and data analysis. Students at FSU PC used The BLAST sequencing program to describe the taxonomic level of the nucleotide order. These data helped identify why species (or taxonomic group) were present in each sample. These data were then used to calculate the Shannon Diversity Index to measure if the sample had high or low biodiversity. Results indicated that the level of genetic biodiversity in individual samples was dependent on their area of origin. These findings highlight how location critically impacts factors like bee population sustainability and floral diversity. By leveraging geographical insights obtained through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, beekeepers can strategically enhance honey production. This approach enables them to determine optimal floral combinations, boosting honey yield and flavor.

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