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Determination of Some Fungal Spores in the Atmosphere of Iğdır and Comparison with Meteorological Factors

Iğdır Atmosferindeki Bazı Mantar Sporlarının Belirlenmesi ve Meteorolojik Faktörlerle Karşılaştırılması

Mustafa Kemal Altunoğlu(KAFKAS ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FEN-EDEBİYAT FAKÜLTESİ, BİYOLOJİ BÖLÜMÜ, BOTANİK ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0001-6906-3403
Baykan Ataş(Kafkas Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı)0000-0002-5061-5164
Pages
110–123
Publication Date
2024-10-14
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It was determined that the density of fungal spores was at a high level between August and October and that this period posed a risk for individuals with an allergic tendency to fungal spores.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the density of fungal spores belonging to 10 specific taxa with allergenic effects and their relationship with meteorological factors in the atmosphere of Iğdır, Türkiye was investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:A total of 156702 spores/m3 were detected in the atmosphere of Iğdır during the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:It was determined that the density of fungal spores was at a high level between August and October and that this period posed a risk for individuals with an allergic tendency to fungal spores.
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⚙️Variables:Aerobiyoloji · Atmosferik mantar sporları · Volümetrik yöntem

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In this study, the density of fungal spores belonging to 10 specific taxa with allergenic effects and their relationship with meteorological factors in the atmosphere of Iğdır, Türkiye was investigated. Hirst trap device was used for atmospheric spore sampling during the study. As a result of the study, fungal spores were found more or less in the atmosphere in all months. A total of 156702 spores/m3 were detected in the atmosphere of Iğdır during the study. The densities of the 10 taxa detected in the atmosphere of Iğdır were recorded as Cladosporium (85.00%), Alternaria (6.16%), Aspergillus/Penicillium (5.91%), Fusarium (1.30%), Epicoccum (0.61%), Chaetomium (0.26%), Drechslera (0.24%), Stemphylium/ Ulocladium (0.21%), Pithomyces (0.19%) and Curvularia (0.11%), respectively. It was determined that the density of fungal spores was at a high level between August and October and that this period posed a risk for individuals with an allergic tendency to fungal spores.

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Bu çalışmada alerjik etkiye sahip geniş yayılışı bulunan belirli 10 adet taksona ait mantar sporlarının Iğdır, Türkiye atmosferindeki yoğunluğu ve meteorolojik faktörlerle ilişkisi araştırıldı. Çalışma süresince atmosferik spor örneklemeleri için Hirst tip örnekleme cihazı kullanıldı. Çalışma sonucunda tüm aylarda atmosferde az ya da çok mantar sporuna rastlandı. Çalışma süresince Iğdır atmosferinde toplam 156702 spor/m3 tespit edildi. Iğdır atmosferinde tespit edilen 10 taksonun yoğunlukları sırasıyla Cladosporium (%85.00), Alternaria (%6.16), Aspergillus/Penicillium (%5.91), Fusarium (%1.30), Epicoccum (%0.61), Chaetomium (%0.26), Drechslera (%0.24), Stemphylium/Ulocladium (%0.21), Pithomyces (%0.19) ve Curvularia (%0.11) olarak tespit edildi. Ağustos – Ekim ayları arasında mantar spor yoğunluğunun yüksek seviyede olduğu ve bu dönem mantar sporlarına alerjik yatkınlığı olan bireyler için risk oluşturduğu tespit edildi.

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Altunoğlu, M. K., Ataş, B. (2024). Determination of Some Fungal Spores in the Atmosphere of Iğdır and Comparison with Meteorological Factors. MANTAR DERGİSİ, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2, 110–123. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.1527087

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