Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events
Aerobiologia
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Abstract
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.
Suggested Citation
Griffin, D., Kellogg, C., Garrison, V., Lisle, J., Borden, T., Shinn, E., 2003, Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events: Aerobiologia, v. 19, no. 3-4, p. 143-157, https://doi.org/10.1023/B:AERO.0000006530.32845.8d.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Atmospheric microbiology in the northern Caribbean during African dust events |
| Series title | Aerobiologia |
| DOI | 10.1023/B:AERO.0000006530.32845.8d |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Aerobiologia |
| First page | 143 |
| Last page | 157 |