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Haas, D; Lesch, S; Buzina, W; Galler, H; Gutschi, AM; Habib, J; Pfeifer, B; Luxner, J; Reinthaler, FF.
Culturable fungi in potting soils and compost.
Med Mycol. 2016; 54(8):825-834 Doi: 10.1093/mmy/myw047
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Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz

Haas Doris

Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz

Buzina Walter

Galler Herbert

Habib Juliana-Salwa-Monir

Luxner Josefa

Pfeifer Bettina

Reinthaler Franz

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In the present study the spectrum and the incidence of fungi in potting soils and compost was investigated. Since soil is one of the most important biotopes for fungi, relatively high concentrations of fungal propagules are to be expected. For detection of fungi, samples of commercial soils, compost and soils from potted plants (both surface and sub-surface) were suspended and plated onto several mycological media. The resulting colonies were evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. The results from the different sampling series vary, but concentrations on the surface of potted plants and in commercial soils are increased tenfold compared to compost and sub-surface soils. Median values range from 9.5 × 10(4) colony forming units (CFU)/g to 5.5 × 10(5) CFU/g. The spectrum of fungi also varies in the soils. However, all sampling series show high proportion of Aspergillus and Penicillium species, including potentially pathogenic species such as Aspergillus fumigatus. Cladosporium, a genus dominant in the ambient air, was found preferably in samples which were in contact with the air. The results show that potentially pathogenic fungi are present in soils. Immunocompromised individuals should avoid handling soils or potted plants in their immediate vicinity. © The Author 2016. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The International Society for Human and Animal Mycology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

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