Title of article
Aeropalynological Investigation of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Author/Authors
ABDULRAHAMAN, ABDULLAHI-ALANAMU University of Ilorin - Department of Plant Biology, Applied plant Anatomy and wood Technology Laboratory, Nigeria , ARUOFOR, ORITSETIMEYIN S. University of Ilorin - Department of Plant Biology, Applied plant Anatomy and wood Technology Laboratory, Nigeria , GARUBA, TAOFIK university of Ilorin - Department of plant Biology, Nigeria , KOLAWOLE, OPEYEMI SAHEED Federal University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biological Sciences, Nigeria , OLAHAN, GANIYU S. university of Ilorin - Department of plant Biology, Nigeria , OLADELE, FELIX A. University of Ilorin - Department of Plant Biology, Applied plant Anatomy and wood Technology Laboratory, Nigeria
From page
53
To page
63
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
Keywords
Hey fever , meteorological parameters , pollens , spores , climate , University of Ilorin
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2659246
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