STINGLESS BEES AND THE POPULATION OF SALINAS: KNOWLEDGE AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE SEMI-ARID REGION OF MINAS GERAIS

Authors

  • Samuel Machado Abreu Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
  • Carlos Nei Ortúzar-Ferreira Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
  • Aníbal Souza Felipe-Silva Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Norte de Minas Gerais/IFNMG, Salinas, MG
  • Rodrigo Gredilha-Duarte Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61164/rmnm.v8i1.3838

Keywords:

Abelhas sem ferrão; Conhecimento tradicional; Meliponicultura; Semiárido mineiro; Conservação ambiental.

Abstract

Stingless bees (Meliponinae) play a fundamental role in the pollination of various tropical plants and in ecosystem conservation, especially in predominantly semi-arid regions such as the northern part of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of residents in the municipality of Salinas, MG, regarding these bees, connecting traditional knowledge, environmental conservation, and meliponiculture practices. The methodology involved semi-structured interviews with 55 residents using questionnaires applied in person at the Municipal Market. The responses were analyzed through categorical content analysis. The results showed that, despite the limited technical-scientific knowledge, residents acknowledged the ecological importance of stingless bees, particularly in relation to pollination and honey production. A cultural appreciation for these bees was also identified, linked to the oral transmission of traditional knowledge. However, gaps in access to information and technical support persist, which hinders the development of local meliponiculture. The study highlights the relevance of educational actions and public policies that promote the strengthening of popular knowledge combined with science, encouraging sustainable management and the conservation of biodiversity in semi-arid contexts.

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STINGLESS BEES AND THE POPULATION OF SALINAS: KNOWLEDGE AND RELATIONSHIPS IN THE SEMI-ARID REGION OF MINAS GERAIS. (2025). REMUNOM, 8(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.61164/rmnm.v8i1.3838