ATMOSPHERIC POLLEN IN THE AREA OF ATHENS
- 28 April 1977
- Vol. 32 (2) , 109-117
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.1977.tb02616.x
Abstract
The results of an investigation on the pollen grains in the atmosphere of Athens, Greece are presented. The work was carried out between June 1973 and Aug. 1974. A gravity sampler of the Durham type was placed on the roof of King Paul Athens General Hospital. Slides covered with vaseline were exposed to the air for 24 h every day during the above-mentioned period. After staining, the pollen on each slide was counted in an area of 1.375 cm2 under a light microscope. The results obtained gave an indication of the approximate pollination period for each plant taxon and also the degree of pollen concentration over a particular area in Athens. Twenty-two types of pollen were found. Those that predominated are from Olea europaea (olive tree), Pinus (pine), Cupressaceae, Gramineae (grasses), Quercus (oak), Urticaceae, Plantago (plantain), Chenopodium (goose-foot), Rumex (docks), Eucalyptus and 2 as yet nondetermined types. Most were found in the air during March-July.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
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