Pollen calendar of allergenic grasses in Kupwara district of Kashmir valley

Authors

  • N.A. Wani Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
  • M. Hameed Department of Human Genetics, S.K. Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar.
  • Z.A. Shah Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, S.K.Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar.

Keywords:

Pollen calendar; Allergenic grasses; Air monitoring; Kupwara

Abstract

Several airborne pollens are important environmental bio-pollutants, causing various allergic disorders in susceptible persons.  Therefore, it is essential to study the period and duration of the flowering of the plants growing in a particular region/area. For the area Kupwara (North Kashmir), a Pollen calendar consisting of 57 species which fall under 35 genera has been compiled in order to provide an understanding of habit, period of pollen release and their dispersal from the flowers, pollen load in the atmosphere and the influence of meteorological parameters. The main object of this research work is to provide information regarding the frequency of airborne pollen in atmosphere to the physicians, or medical practitioners. The maximum flowering period is recorded from July to September.

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2013-10-28

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Wani, N. ., Hameed, M. ., & Shah, Z. . (2013). Pollen calendar of allergenic grasses in Kupwara district of Kashmir valley. Health, Safety and Environment , 1(6), 112-116. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/hse/article/view/426

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Vol. 1 No. 6 (2013): October

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