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Airborne fungal infestation and its significance in biology and disease spread is well documented. Kanpur is an industrialized and agricultural area supporting highly polluted environment. Aerobiology. of the area is hitherto unexplored, moreso, with special reference to airborne Keratinophilic fungi. Such fungal organisms are known to cause degradation of keratinous substrates. Present endeavour was undertaken to screen and survey Keratinophilic fungi from local air dust.Tricophyton simii andChrysosporium indicum, two keratinophilous forms, were observed repeatedly during various calendar months. Findings emphasize the importance of these fungi in spread and control of diseases of nails, hair, horns and hoofs of cattle or human beings.
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Shukla, A.C., Anjum Aero-biological significance of Keratinophilic fungi in Kanpur. Aerobiologia 7, 28–30 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02450014
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