Airborne dispersal ofCecropia peltata L. (Moraceae) pollen,a neotropical species,in the vicinity of Caracas,Venezuela |
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Authors: | Inés Hurtado Julio Alson |
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Affiliation: | (1) Laboratorio de Alergia Experimental, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas, Apartado 21827, 1020A Caracas, Venezuela |
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Abstract: | In this paper, airborne dispersion of the pollen ofCecropia peltata L. (Moraceae) in a location close to the Equator is described. The Cecropias are fast-growing pioneer trees unique to the Neotropics, where they grow within a large altitude range, from Mexico to Brazil.Cecropia pollen was the most abundant grain throughout the year. The highest recovery occurred during April–May. As widely distributed members of the Moraceae family and because of their small pollen size, the Cecropias are prime suspects for being the source of inhalant allergens. The numbers ofCecropia airborne pollen grains that were recorded are well above those deemed necessary for human sensitization. |
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Keywords: | Cecropia Neotropical airborne pollen Allergy Venezuela |
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