Moss spores: overlooked airborne bioparticles in an urban environment.

ABSTRACT: Moss spores are present in aerobiological samples, but their low representation, lack of known allergenic properties, and difficult identification have led to their being overlooked by aerobiologists so far. The data about their presence in the atmosphere and the factors that influence them are, however, important from the biodiversity conservation point of view, since they give us information about their ability to spread to new habitats. In this pilot study, we analysed their presence in the atmosphere of Bratislava city, Slovakia (2018-2023), using Burkard volumetric sampler, and determined the most significant factors influencing its temporal distribution. The size category of 13-18 µm was the most represented in the samples. Environmental factors influenced the daily spore concentrati

SUBMITTER: Scevkova J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467093 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature