Increasing Quercus pollen in the Tulsa atmosphere
Abstract
This study examined airborne Quercus pollen data from 1988 to 2018 to determine long-term trends, pollen seasonal variability, and influence of meteorological conditions on airborne pollen concentrations. Samples were collected through means of a Burkard sampler and analyzed with microscopy and statistical analysis. Results suggest a high degree of variability between monthly pollen concentrations and yearly pollen metrics. In addition, there were increases over time in the seasonal pollen index and peak concentration. These increases parallel the increasing population of Quercus in the region.
Citation
Flusche, A. M., & Levetin, E. (2021, October 9). Increasing Quercus pollen in the Tulsa atmosphere. Poster session presented at the Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation's 27th Annual Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.