Production of allergenic pollen by ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) is increased in CO2-enriched atmospheres
Annals of Allergy Asthma & ImmunologyPublished 1 March 2002
Peter M. Wayne, Susannah Foster, John Connolly, Fakhri A. Bazzaz, Paul R. Epstein
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The results suggest that there may be significant increases in exposure to allergenic pollen under the present scenarios of global warming, and further studies may enable public health groups to more accurately evaluate the future risks of hay fever and respiratory diseases exacerbated by allergen pollen.
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These results suggest that there may be significant increases in exposure to allergenic pollen under the present scenarios of global warming. Further studies may enable public health groups to more accurately evaluate the future risks of hay fever and respiratory diseases (eg, asthma) exacerbated by allergenic pollen, and to develop strategies to mitigate them.
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