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Airborne pollen content in the atmosphere of central Italy (1982–1986)

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This report describes qualitatively and quantitatively the content of pollen in the atmosphere of central Italy during the five years 1982–1986. Total production in this period showed fluctuations depending on the flowering seasons of the anemophilous taxa. The season of maximum pollen concentration was from April to July, with a prevalence of arboreal pollen in thefirst months, and of pollen from herbaceous plants in the last months of the year. During the five years of research more than 81 different types of pollen grains were recorded and identified. In both the cities investigated Curpessaceae/Taxaceae, Fagaceae, Oleaceae Gramineae and Urticaceae were responsible for the greatest amounts of pollen.

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    B. Romano, G. Mincigrucci, G. Frenguelli & E. Bricchi

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Romano, B., Mincigrucci, G., Frenguelli, G. et al. Airborne pollen content in the atmosphere of central Italy (1982–1986). Experientia 44, 625–629 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953320

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