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Aeropalynological Investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria


A Abdulrahaman
OS Aruofor
T Garuba
OS Kolawole
GS Olahan
FA Oladele

Abstract

Hay fever allergy could either be from pollen or fungi spores. Using the
Hirst model of pollen trap, pollen buckets were constructed; with pollen trap solutions inside them, they were placed in specific locations in the  University of Ilorin for four months (December 2012/January 2013 to  March/April 2013). Using acetolysis reaction, pollens and spores were  recovered from the trap solution and were analyzed and identified in the microscope. Pollen/spore were counted and compared with meteorological
parameters i.e. rainfall, sunshine, wind speed, humidity, and temperature. It was observed that pollen/spore concentrations were influenced by these meteorological factors. Hence there is need for us to always determine the amount of these pollen/spore concentrations all year round as it will help to predict the vegetation of a given area as well as helping hay fever sufferers manage their allergies effectively. ©JASEM

KEYWORDS: Hey fever, meteorological parameters, pollens, spores, climate, University of Ilorin

 


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