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Fan Dust Samples-A New Approach to Aero-phycological Sampling

 

Jogita T. Pandkar

Department of Botany, Fergusson College, Pune India.

Corresponding Author E-mail:jogita_pandkar@yahoo.co.in

ABSTRACT: Aero-algal sampling, using household ceiling fan, as an air sampler, was attempted for the first time. For this, air-born dust (along with bio-particles) adhering to the ceiling fan blades, was collected. Several such samples were collected during a span of five months, from five wide apart locations at and around Nagpur, Maharashtra. These samples, after processing, were screened microscopically for the presence of aero-algae. Out of fifteen samples, thus collected, 24 algal genera were recorded. Algal forms observed, are in accordance to previous such reports (using other air-samples), indicating potential of this cheap and versatile air sampler.

KEYWORDS: Ceiling Fan; Air-Sampler; Aero-Algae; Nagpur

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