Department of Botany and P.G. Department of Herbal Technology, S.M. Dayandeo Mohekar Mahavidyalaya, Kalamb, Dist. Osmanabad (M.S.) -413 507.
Present investigation locate the source, concentration and seasonal variation of fungal components and its relevance to allergic disorders. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were carried out by selecting 8 dwellings of sensitive individuals by dust culture method. An analysis of house dust revealed the presence of 25 fungal spore types of which 10 were potentially allergenic.
Dwelling, Dust, Allergen, Fungal spores
