Outdoor field measurements of bioaerosols are performed within a wide range of basic and
applied scientific disciplines, each with its own goals, assumptions, and terminology. This …

Aerosols of biological origins, known as bioaerosols, in addition to having the aerosol
properties, have those of a living system that offers them some enabling functionalities. From …

To benefit allergy patients and the medical practitioners, pollen information should be
available in both a reliable and timely manner; the latter is only recently possible due to …

Hirst-type volumetric spore traps are used across the globe and are the current standard
instrument for monitoring pollen. While they suffer from various issues related to sampling …

Characterizing pollen release and dispersion processes is fundamental for knowledge
advancement in ecological, agricultural and public health disciplines. Understanding pollen …

The atmospheric microbiome is one of the least studied microbiomes of our planet. One of
the most abundant, diverse and impactful parts of this microbiome is arguably fungal spores …

Olives are one of the most economically relevant crops in the Mediterranean area but this
region is experiencing a strong warming due to climate change. Therefore, it would be of …

Urban areas are often hotspots for the dissemination of non-native (invasive) plant species,
some of which release (potentially) allergenic pollen. Given the high population density in …

Airborne pollen is a recognized biological indicator and its monitoring has multiple uses
such as providing a tool for allergy diagnosis and prevention. There is a knowledge gap …

We consider several approaches to a design of a regional-to-continent-scale automatic
pollen monitoring network in Europe. Practical challenges related to the arrangement of …