Aerobiological study of Alternaria and Cladosporium conidia in the atmosphere of Almeria (SE Spain)

This study analysed the seasonal and intradiurnal behaviour of fungal spores from Alternaria and Cladosporium on air samples collected in the city of Almeria (SE Spain), as well as the influence that meteorological parameters have on the concentration of these type of spores. Aerobiological sampling...

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Published inRevista iberoamericana de micología Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 121 - 127
Main Authors Sabariego Ruiz, Silvia, Díaz de la Guardia Guerrero, Consuelo, Alba Sánchez, Francisca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Spanish
Published Spain 01.09.2004
Subjects
Air - analysis
Alternaria
Alternaria - isolation & purification
Alternaria - physiology
Cladosporium
Cladosporium - isolation & purification
Cladosporium - physiology
Environmental Monitoring
Meteorological Concepts
Spain
Spores, Fungal - isolation & purification
Spain
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Summary:This study analysed the seasonal and intradiurnal behaviour of fungal spores from Alternaria and Cladosporium on air samples collected in the city of Almeria (SE Spain), as well as the influence that meteorological parameters have on the concentration of these type of spores. Aerobiological sampling was made during four years (1998-2001) using a Hirst-type volumetric spore trap. Spores of Alternaria and Cladosporium were detected throughout the year, reaching the highest concentrations from May to October. The diurnal patterns of these taxons reflected a presence similar of spores during a 24 h period, with values horary close to 4% of total sampling daily. The correlations show a positive association with temperature, hours of sunshine and accumulate rainfall, but negative with daily rainfall.
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ISSN:1130-1406