Comparison of pollen count of selected allergenic plants in the air of Szczecin (2011–2012)
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The course of hazel, alder, ash, birch, grass, mugwort, ragweed pollen seasons in Szczecin (Western Pomerania) 2011–2012 were compared. Measurements were performed by the volumetric method. Pollen season was defined as the period in which 98% of the annual total catch occurred. The threat of pollen allergens of trees and herbaceous plants analysed in this study was significantly lower in 2012 than in 2011. Number of days with pollen count over the threshold value (with the exception of ragweed) was, in each case, less in 2012 than in 2011. In 2011, the growing season began earlier than in 2012 and the early spring was warmer causing intense trees pollination. Also in 2011 lower rainfall was recorded in summer than in 2012 and it resulted in higher daily pollen counts of herbaceous plants compared with the year 2012.
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