Klimawandel und Pollenallergie: Städte und Kommunen sollten bei der Bepflanzung des öffentlichen Raums Rücksicht auf Pollenallergiker nehmen

Bergmann, Karl‐Christian; Zuberbier, Torsten; Augustin, Jobst; Mücke, Hans‐Guido; Straff, Wolfgang

doi:10.1007/s15007-012-0045-4

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“…A lot of commonly planted trees in urban areas, e.g., hazel (Corylus), alder (Alnus) and birch (Betula), and other wild plants, e.g., grasses (Poaceae), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) and common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), have a great allergological relevance. The planting of trees and other plants in public spaces should be carried out respecting the needs of pollen allergy sufferers, that is, less allergenic plant species should be preferred (Bergmann et al 2012). For example, Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) and European white birch (Betula pendula) belong to the most common allergenic trees in Berlin and should not be re-planted (Bergmann et al 2012).…”

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“…The planting of trees and other plants in public spaces should be carried out respecting the needs of pollen allergy sufferers, that is, less allergenic plant species should be preferred (Bergmann et al 2012). For example, Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) and European white birch (Betula pendula) belong to the most common allergenic trees in Berlin and should not be re-planted (Bergmann et al 2012). Common ragweed findings in Berlin are systematically registered and eliminated to prevent a spreading of this plant (Bergmann et al 2012).…”

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“…For example, Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) and European white birch (Betula pendula) belong to the most common allergenic trees in Berlin and should not be re-planted (Bergmann et al 2012). Common ragweed findings in Berlin are systematically registered and eliminated to prevent a spreading of this plant (Bergmann et al 2012).…”

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Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

Simoleit¹,

Gauger²,

Mücke

et al. 2015

Aerobiologia

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In this study, the seasonally averaged intradiurnal patterns of four different pollen types (Fraxinus, Betula, Poaceae and Artemisia) and the role of traffic volume, air pollution and selected weather parameters were investigated. Measurements were carried out with a 7-day recording volumetric spore trap (Hirst type) near a congested city motorway (the A 100) in Berlin, Germany, in 2012, 2013 and partly 2011. Both Poaceae and Artemisia pollen showed distinct patterns which were similar across the years. The main period of grass pollen concentrations in the air was from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with peaks about midday or in the afternoon. Mugwort pollen mainly occurred between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a clear maximum from 8 to 10 a.m. With regard to Fraxinus and Betula pollen, the patterns were not as clear and showed differences throughout the years. The intradiurnal patterns of traffic volume and pollen load, mainly of Poaceae in the afternoon and Artemisia in the morning, were partly coincident. The combination of both a high pollen count and air pollution, due to exhaust emissions, represents a special health threat which could result in a double burden for allergy sufferers. In the case of the daily means of Betula and Poaceae, relative humidity had a significantly negative effect on pollen concentrations on the same and/or next day/s, sunshine duration (Poaceae) and air temperature (Artemisia) a positive one.

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Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

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Mücke

et al. 2015

Aerobiologia

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“…Therefore, this tree is now under observation and the import, trade, and planting of tree-of-heaven in public areas are prohibited [1]. As a result, an earlier (2012) recommendation of ours on the planting of this tree in public areas must be withdrawn [2].…”

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Allergy to tree-of-heaven pollen in Germany: detection by positive nasal provocation

Bergmann

Werchan²,

Werchan³

2020

Allergo J Int

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“…Still, more research is required regarding the use of allergenic plants in green spaces and the development of allergy-friendly green areas in urban environments. Some attempts have been made to formulate planning recommendations to reduce negative health impacts caused by plants producing allergenic pollen [9][10][11]. For example, it was recommended to develop gardens with only female plants or with a great diversity of non-allergenic plants [10].…”

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The Influence of Individual-Specific Plant Parameters and Species Composition on the Allergenic Potential of Urban Green Spaces

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Jetschni

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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 often neglected. Cariñanos et al. (2014; Landscape and Urban Planning, 123: 134-144) developed the Urban Green Zone Allergenicity Index (I UGZA) that considers a variety of plant characteristics to calculate the allergenic potential of urban green spaces. Based on this index, we calculated an index for the individual-specific allergenic potential (I ISA) that accounts for a varying foliage volume by accurate measurements of crown heights and surface areas occupied by each tree and only included mature individuals. The studied park, located in Eichstätt, Germany, has an area of 2.2 ha and consists of 231 trees. We investigated the influence of species composition using six planting scenarios and analysed the relationship between allergenic potential and species diversity using Shannon index. Only a small number of trees was female and therefore characterised as non-allergenic, 9% of the trees were classified as sources of main local allergens. The allergenic potential of the park based on literature values for crown height and surface was I UGZA = 0.173. Applying our own measurements resulted in I ISA = 0.018. The scenarios indicated that replacing trees considered as sources of main local allergens has the strongest impact on the park's allergenic potential. The I UGZA offers an easy way to assess the allergenic potential of a park by the use of a few calculations. The I ISA reduces the high influence of the foliage volume but there are constraints in practicability and in speed of the analysis. Although our study revealed that a greater biodiversity was not necessarily linked to lower index values, urban green planning should focus on biodiversity for ameliorating the allergenic potential of parks.

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Klimawandel und Pollenallergie: Städte und Kommunen sollten bei der Bepflanzung des öffentlichen Raums Rücksicht auf Pollenallergiker nehmen

Cited by 34 publications

References 10 publications

Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

Allergy to tree-of-heaven pollen in Germany: detection by positive nasal provocation

The Influence of Individual-Specific Plant Parameters and Species Composition on the Allergenic Potential of Urban Green Spaces

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