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Aeromicrobiology/air quality

January 1, 2009

The most prevalent microorganisms, viruses, bacteria, and fungi, are introduced into the atmosphere from many anthropogenic sources such as agricultural, industrial and urban activities, termed microbial air pollution (MAP), and natural sources. These include soil, vegetation, and ocean surfaces that have been disturbed by atmospheric turbulence. The airborne concentrations range from nil to great numbers and change as functions of time of day, season, location, and upwind sources. While airborne, they may settle out immediately or be transported great distances. Further, most viable airborne cells can be rendered nonviable due to temperature effects, dehydration or rehydration, UV radiation, and/or air pollution effects. Mathematical microbial survival models that simulate these effects have been developed.

Publication Year 2009
Title Aeromicrobiology/air quality
DOI 10.1016/B978-012373944-5.00166-8
Authors Gary L. Andersen, A.S. Frisch, Christina A. Kellogg, E. Levetin, Bruce Lighthart, D. Paterno
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70047723
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
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