title: Microculture method for some viable airborne particles.
abstract: A microchamber has been developed for in situ culture of some airborne particles collected on the acrylic "I" rods of the Rotorod Air Sampler. The design of the chamber allows direct observation as well as the photography of microscopic airborne particles. Its use permits a rapid distinction between living and nonliving matter, as well as increased efficiency in sampling airborne particles.
mesh_terms: D000397:Air Pollution; D004391:Dust; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000254:growth & development; D008722:Methods; D063245:Plant Development; D013172:Spores, Fungal / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D004391:Dust