ISSN:
1573-3025
Keywords:
Aerobiology
;
Aeromycology
;
Spores
;
Fungi
;
Meteorological factors
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A study of the concentration of fungal spores has been carried out in the atmosphere of Palencia town (NW Spain) during 1992. The volumetric method of filtration has been used. Half of the daily filter sample has been cultivated in Czapecdox-agar or Sabouraud-agar for the identification of fungal colonies, and the other half has been examined by optical microscopy. Several colonies belonging to 26 genera have been identified. Deuteromycetes (54%) and Zigomycetes (28%) are assembled in four genera, and Bacteria and Actynomycetes (18%) in three genera. The greatest concentrations occur forAspergillus (23%),Mucor (25%), followed byPenicillium (16%). The greatest diversity and abundance of fungal spores are found in September–December. The viable colonies are more abundant in Czapedox-agar culture, whereas Bacteria were more frequently found in Sabouraud medium.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02248120
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