The macroecology of airborne pollen in Australian and New Zealand urban areas

Simon Haberle, David M.J.S. Bowman, Rewi M. Newnham, Fay Johnston, Paul John Beggs, Jeroen Buters, Bradley Campbell, Bircan Erbas, Ian Godwin, Brett J Green, Alfredo Huete, Danielle Medek

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    Abstract

    The composition and relative abundance of airborne pollen in urban areas of Australia and New Zealand are strongly influenced by geographical location, climate and land use. There is mounting evidence that the diversity and quality of airborne pollen is substantially modified by climate change and land-use yet there are insufficient data to project the future nature of these changes. Our study highlights the need for long-term aerobiological monitoring in Australian and New Zealand urban areas in a systematic, standardised, and sustained way, and provides a framework for targeting the most clinically significant taxa in terms of abundance, allergenic effects and public health burden.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)e97925-e97925
    JournalPLOS ONE (Public Library of Science)
    Volume9
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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