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Spores do travel.

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  • 1Hooischelf 13, 6581 SL Malden, the Netherlands.

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Model calculations show wind largely determines fungal spore dispersal distance. Experimental data alone are insufficient to fully understand spore dispersion kernels due to limited sampling of released basidiospores.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Fungal spore dispersal is crucial for ecosystem function and disease spread.
  • Understanding spore dispersal patterns requires accurate modeling and experimental validation.
  • Previous studies often relied solely on experimental data, potentially overlooking key dispersal dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model the horizontal dispersal distance of basidiospores from agaric fungi.
  • To compare model calculations with existing experimental data on spore deposition.
  • To assess the adequacy of experimental sampling methods for determining spore dispersion kernels.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized model calculations to simulate basidiospore dispersal.
  • Compared simulation results with experimental data from sticky microscope slides.
  • Analyzed the limitations of experimental sampling in capturing total spore dispersal.

Main Results:

  • Model calculations provide insights into horizontal basidiospore dispersal distances.
  • Experimental data show limitations due to sampling paucity, missing a significant fraction of dispersed spores.
  • Wind is identified as the primary driver of spore dispersal, while rainfall influences deposition.

Conclusions:

  • Experimental spore sampling is insufficient to determine the complete spore dispersion kernel.
  • Accurate spore dispersal modeling is essential for a comprehensive understanding.
  • Rainfall-induced wash-out plays a significant role in spore deposition, complementing wind-driven dispersal.