Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events
Aerobiologia
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Abstract
Between July 2000 and August 2001 forty-three air samples were collected in the northern Caribbean: Twenty-six in the US Virgin Islands, and 17 samples aboard ship during two 1-week cruises. Samples were collected during African dust events and non-dust conditions and screened for the presence of culturable bacteria and fungi. A total of 3,652 liters of air were collected during non-dust conditions, with 19 bacteria and 28 fungi being recovered. During dust conditions a total of 2,369 liters of air were screened resulting in the recovery of 171 bacteria and 76 fungi. A statistically significant difference was found between the two data sets. These results support previous African dust research and further demonstrate that dust particles can serve as a vessel for the global dispersion of bacteria and fungi. Dustborne microorganisms may play a significant role in the ecology and health of downwind ecosystems.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events |
| Series title | Aerobiologia |
| DOI | 10.1023/B:AERO.0000006530.32845.8d |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Aerobiologia |
| First page | 143 |
| Last page | 157 |
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