Airborne <Emphasis Type="Italic">Aspergillus</Emphasis> and <Emphasis Type="Italic">Penicillium</Emphasis> in the atmosphere of Szczecin, (Poland) (2004–2009) |
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Authors: | Agnieszka Grinn-Gofroń |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Plant Taxonomy and Phytogeography, University of Szczecin, Wąska 13, 71-415 Szczecin, Poland |
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Abstract: | The investigation into airborne fungal spore concentrations was conducted in Szczecin (Poland) between 2004 and 2009. The
objective of the studies was to determine a seasonal variation in concentrations of amerospores on the basis of meteorological
parameters. The presence of spores in Szczecin was recorded using a volumetric method. Fungal spores were present in the air
in high numbers in late summer and early autumn. The highest concentrations were noted in September, October and November.
The peak period was recorded in August, September, October and November. The highest annual number of spores occurred in 2005
and 2007 and the lowest in 2006. High values of daily concentration of amerospores occurred during the afternoon and late
at night. In 2005 and 2007 the late-night maximum was overdue about 1 or 2 h. For daily values of dew point temperature and
relative humidity, the coefficients were positive, significant for p = 0.001 and ranged from 0.342 to 0.258. The average wind speed was positively correlated for p = 0.01 and the coefficient was 0.291. The similar relations were noted for hourly values of spore concentrations for p = 0.05, p = 0.01 and p = 0.001. For these spore types, the dew point temperature and relative humidity appeared to be the most influential factor. |
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