A Study on the Concentration and Diversity of Fungi According to Changes in Temperature and Humidity Inside and Outside the National Arboretum Tropical Plant Resource Center

Gang Hoon Lee; Hye young Jin; Tai Hyeon Ahn; Jiyeon Sim; Jun Ho Lee; Tae Yun Choi; Jang Woo Park; Mi Jeong Kim; Mi Hye Kim; Jong Myeong Kim; Sang Woo Kim; Saeyoull Cho

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A Study on the Concentration and Diversity of Fungi According to Changes in Temperature and Humidity Inside and Outside the National Arboretum Tropical Plant Resource Center

31 December 2024. pp. 410-421

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Abstract

This study was conducted in the National Arboretum Tropical Plant Resource Center to investigate the effects of changes in internal and external temperature and humidity on the concentration and diversity of fungi. The interior was divided into two sites: SITE 1 (high tree density) and SITE 2 (low tree density, abundant sunlight). The interior environment maintained higher temperature and humidity than the exterior, creating favorable conditions for fungal growth. A diverse array of fungi was found at high concentrations within the Tropical Plant Resource Center, including several species (Cladosporium sp., Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and Fusarium sp.) known to be harmful to human health. These findings suggest that the high temperature and humidity levels inside the tropical plant resource center promote fungal proliferation and pose potential health risks to visitors, particularly those with respiratory sensitivities. This study underscores the need for establishing guidelines and monitoring systems for biological agents in indoor environments, especially in public facilities, such as botanical gardens.

Keywords

Fungal concentration

Fungal diversity

Humidity

Indoor and outdoor environment

Microbial ecology

Temperature

Tropical Plant Resource Center

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Publisher :Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Institute, Kangwon National University
Publisher(Ko) :None
Journal Title :Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Journal Title(Ko) :농업생명환경연구
Volume : 36
No :4
Pages :410-421
Received Date : 2024-11-08
Revised Date : 2024-11-18
Accepted Date : 2024-11-22
DOI :https://doi.org/10.22698/jales.20240031

Journal of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences ISSN:2233-8322(Print) 2508-870X(Online)

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