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Pollen spectrum variations in the atmosphere of Cagliari, Italy

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We report on airborne pollen sampling in theatmosphere of Cagliari (southern Sardinia) inthe two-year period 1999–2000, with the aim ofsupplementing and extending the knowledge ofthe city air plankton. The total pollen grainswas 23,087. They belong systemically to 52families, including 32 trees and/or shrubs and20 herbaceous essences.The families with the highest airborne pollenincidence were the Cupressaceae, Pinaceae,Urticaceae, Anacardiaceae, Oleaceae, and thePolygonaceae.Compared to a previous monitoring, morefamilies and fewer airborne pollen grains wereobserved in this study. In addition, one airpollen component was observed that had neverbeen monitored in previous samplings. Oncomparing our data with national mean figures,the major anthesis is brought forward by amonth as a result of the particularmeteorological conditions that characterise theSardinian climate.The studies carried out disclosed therelationship between air pollen concentrationand meteorological factors. We also compiled apollen calendar showing data on monthly pollenconcentrations, from which a great deal ofuseful and important information has beenobtained.

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  1. Department of Botanical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Viale S. Ignazio da Laconi 13, 1-09123, Cagliari, Italy

    Mauro Ballero & Andrea Maxia

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Ballero, M., Maxia, A. Pollen spectrum variations in the atmosphere of Cagliari, Italy. Aerobiologia 19, 251–259 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:AERO.0000006601.64507.3f

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