Izvorni znanstveni članak
Variations in Mugwort (Artemisia Spp.) Airborne Pollen Concentrations at Three Sites in Central Croatia, in Period from 2002 to 2003
Renata Peternel
Ivana Hrga
Josip Čulig
Sažetak
In spite of the low atmospheric pollen levels, Artemisia sensitisation and allergy has been reported widely. The aim of
the study was to determine the length of pollen season, intradiurnal, daily and monthly pollen variation, and the effect of
some meteorological parameters on atmospheric pollen concentrations in Central Croatia. Seven-day Hirst volumetric
pollen and spore traps were used for pollen sampling. The Artemisia pollen season lasted from the end of July until the
end of September with the highest concentrations in August. The percentage of the total pollen count ranged from 0.52%
to 0.92%. The intradiurnal peak occurred between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. Statistical analysis showed a significant correlations
between higher air temperature and high pollen concentration as well as high precipitation and low pollen concentration.
Results of this study are expected to help in preventing the symptoms of allergic reaction in individuals with Artemisia
pollen hypersensitivity.
Ključne riječi
aeropalynology; meteorological parameters; Artemisia; pollen season
Hrčak ID:
27682
URI
Datum izdavanja:
13.12.2006.
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