Aeropalynological Investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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2015
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University of Port Harcourt.
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
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Hey fever, meteorological parameters, pollens, spores, climate, University of Ilorin
Citation
AbdulRahaman, A. A., Aruofor, O. S., Garuba, T., Kolawole, O. S., Olahan, G. S. & Oladele, F. A. (2015): Aeropalynological investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 19 (1); 53-63,