Caracterización y registro del polen atmosférico en la ciudad de Temuco

the aim of this study was to quantify and to characterize the amount ofpollen in the atmosphere of the city of temuco, chile from 2006 to 2009. aerobiological sampling was carried out by using a seven day volumetric spore-trap burkard and the samples were analyzed weekly during the period of study. results: we determined the 11 principal anemophilus species of urban flora in temuco responsible for pollinosis. the highest concentration ofpollen were present from september till march, being the most important species the grasses (gramineae/poaceae), cypress (cupressus sp), and sorrell (rumex sp.)