Alternaria spores in the air in Wroclaw in 2010
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This paper presents the course of Alternaria season in Wroclaw in 2010. The investigations were performed using the volumetric method as well the Burkard trap. The Alternaria season was determined using the method of 90%. It was found that Alternaria season began in the first decade of July. Was delayed by more than 10 days as compared to the years 2008–2009. The highest daily concentration of spores was recorded on August 2. It amounted to 346 spores/m3.
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