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    Aeropalynological Investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
    (University of Port Harcourt., 2015) AbdulRahaman, Abdullahi A.; Aruofor, Oritsetimeyin S.; Garuba, Taofeeq; Kolawole, Saheed O.; Olahan, Ganiyu S.
    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