Exposure to ragweed pollen and Amb a 1 allergens in central Anatolia, Türkiye, and immunolabeling of Amb a 1 in pollen
Journal: Aerobiologia
Year: 2025

Abstract Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., or short ragweed, is an invasive species known for its highly allergenic pollen and impact on agriculture. Native to North America, it has spread to northern Türkiye, with models suggesting pollen influx through the Black Sea region. This study had several objectives: (1) to investigate the dynamics and origin of Ambrosia pollen and Amb a 1 allergen emissions in Ankara, a Central Anatolian city with 6 million residents; (2) to examine the effects of meteorolo