- Tytuł:
- New findings of airborne fungal spores in the atmosphere of Havana, Cuba, using aerobiological non-viable methodology
- Autorzy:
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Almaguer-Chaves, M.
Aira, M.J.
Rojas, T.-I.
Fernandez-Gonzalez, M.
Rodriguez-Rajo, F.-J. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2081740.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2018
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Medycyny Wsi
- Tematy:
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airborne fungal spores
non-viable methodology
Havana
Cuba - Opis:
- Introduction. Although airborne fungal diversity in tropical countries is known to be considerable, aerobiological research to-date has identified only a part of the fungal mycobiota that may have an impact both on human health and on crops. Previous studies in Havana city identified only 30 genera and 5 spore types; therefore,new research is required in these latitudes. This study sought to investigate airborne spore levels in Havana, with a view to learning more about local fungal diversity and assessing its influence in quantitative terms. Materials and method. A Hirst type volumetric sampler was located on the rooftop of a building 35 meters above ground level, in a busy area of the city. Sampling was carried out continuously (operating 24hours/day), at 10 L per minute during the year 2015. The fungal spores were collected on a Melinex tape coated with a 2% silicone solution. The results were expressed as spores per cubic meter (spores/m3) of air when to referring to daily values, and spores count if referring to annual value. Results. Fourteen new genera were identified in the course of volumetric sampling: six produce ascospores and eight conidia. Morphobiometric characteristics were noted for all genera, and airborne concentrations were calculated. These genera accounted for 56.4% of relative fungal frequency over the study year. Conclusions. Many airbone fungi are primary causes of both respiratory disease and crop damage. These new findings constitute a major contribution to Cuba’s aerobiological database.
- Źródło:
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Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine; 2018, 25, 2; 349-359
1232-1966 - Pojawia się w:
- Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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