Abstract:
The objectives of this study are to analyze and identified the airborne fungi isolated
from atmospheric particulate matter. The fungal spores were isolated by using Total
Suspended Particulate (TSP). The airborne fungi were identified through their
morphology and micro morphology. Results from this study indicated that at least six
types or species of airborne fungi have been isolated and identified from atmosphere
of Kuala Terengganu areas. Penicilllium, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Fusarium one
basidiomycetes and one unidentified fungus were obtained in the sampling areas.
Aspergilllus were the most frequent fungi isolated from atmosphere followed by
Penicillium and Cladosporium. Balai Polis Kuala Terengganu showed high
occurrences of fungi compared to other places and indicated the area is most polluted
compared to others places in term of biotic component contained in atmospheric
particulate matter.
