The research of the atmospheric pollen grains in Bartın

THE RESEARCH OF THE ATMOSPHERIC POLLEN GRAINS IN BARTIN (Master Thesis) Hanife ÖZVEREN GAZI UNIVERSITY INSTITUE OF SCİENCE AND TECHNOLOGY February 2005 ABSTRACT This research is an aeropalynolojical study performed in Bartın in the period of March 17th - October 27th, 2003 and it is aimed to help physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of airbone pollen grains causing allergic diseases. Samples which came from Yah and Balamba in Bartın have been analyzed in two different stations by using Durham-gravimetric method's application. The plant taxa of the pollen grains in Bartın atmosphere has been determined and after their identifications are being morphologically made, their microphotographs are token. The amount of the pollen grains in Bartın atmosphere has been measured as cm2 units with respect to the specified area within weekly and monthly periods by the help of the miroscope slides placed in Durham instrument ant the results obtained are shown through graphics. The results are compared with the meteorological factors. The monthly pollen calender is prepared. Science Code : 401. 03. 01 Key Words : Pollen, Atmosphere, Bartın Page Number : 85 Adviser : Prof. Dr. Sevil PEHLİVAN