The allergenic potency of the pollen emitted by urban vegetation is one of the effects that
need the most attention in the near future due to its high impact on the quality of air and the …

Comparative ecological and aerobiological analyses of ornamental urban flora in the cities
of Córdoba (Spain) and Ascoli Piceno (Italy) identified a group of plants with allergenic …

The impact of allergens emitted by urban green spaces on health is one of the main
disservices of ecosystems. The objective of this work is to establish the potential allergenic …

Allergenicity indices are a powerful tool to assess the health hazard posed by urban parks to
pollen allergic subjects. Nonetheless, only few indices have been developed and applied to …

Pollen released by urban flora—a major contributor to airborne allergen content during the
pollen season—has a considerable adverse impact on human health. Using aerobiological …

Utilizing data on the biological andphenological characteristics of allergophytesin various
urban ecosystems of central Italyand taking into consideration some …

Gardens provide from the antiquity a place of easing and leisure for the human being. The
development of gardens in cities carries the creation of a green space that serves as support …

A new quantitative index for estimating the allergenicity of tree species in urban green
spaces takes into account allergenic potential, pollination strategies, duration of the …

The different species of the genus Platanus, commonly known as plane trees, are widely
grown as an ornamental species in Mediterranean cities over recent years. The pollen of …

Green planning focusses on specific site requirements such as temperature tolerance or
aesthetics as crucial criteria in the choice of plants. The allergenicity of plants, however, is …