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In the Mediterranean area, Urticaceae pollen, together with the pollen of olive and grasses, are the aeroallergens with the highest incidence in the population. From October 1991 to September 1993, with the aid of a Burkard spore-trap, we carried out a study on the Urticaceae pollen content in the atmosphere of Málaga, a seaside resort situated in the Costa del Sol (southern Spain). In Málaga, the Urticaceae pollen season is very long and their pollen grains are detected throughout the year. However, peaks were recorded in March and April and the variables most influencing concentration were maximum air temperature, sunshine hours and relative humidity. Diurnal patterns show that peaks occur generally from 10:00 h to 16:00 h when the temperature reaches its highest values.
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Trigo, M.d.M., Cabezudo, B., Recio, M. et al. Annual, daily and dirunal variations of Urticaceae airborne pollen in Málaga (Spain). Aerobiologia 12, 85–90 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02446599
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