Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events

被引：133

作者：

Dale W. Griffin

Christina A. Kellogg

Virginia H. Garrison

John T. Lisle

Timothy C. Borden

Eugene A. Shinn

机构：

[1] Ctr. for Coast. and Watershed Studs., US Geological Survey, St. Petersburg

来源：

Aerobiologia | 2003年 / 19卷 / 3-4期

基金：

美国国家航空航天局;

关键词：

Aerobiology; African dust; Bacteria; Caribbean; Ecosystem health; Fungi; Microbiology; Public health;

D O I：

10.1023/B:AERO.0000006530.32845.8d

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摘要：

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.

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页码：143 / 157

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