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Palynology for Sustainability: A Classical and Versatile Tool for New Challenges: Editorial

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  • Assunta Florenzano

    (Laboratorio di Palinologia e Paleobotanica, Dipartimento Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Eleonora Clò

    (Laboratorio di Palinologia e Paleobotanica, Dipartimento Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Gabriel Servera-Vives

    (ArqueoUIB, Department of Historical Sciences and Theory of Art, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain)

  • Anna Maria Mercuri

    (Laboratorio di Palinologia e Paleobotanica, Dipartimento Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy)

Abstract

This Special Issue presents interdisciplinary studies in applied palynology, highlighting the use of pollen as a tool for understanding environmental conditions across various contexts. Contributions include applications of pollen as a bioindicator for chemical pollution, human impact, and other variables. Several articles focus on the use of pollen in archaeological research, environmental health, and air quality monitoring, such as in Rome and Bologna, analysing long-term trends in allergenic pollen concentrations and airborne allergens. Additionally, studies of modern analogues in Mediterranean landscapes and in Southern Oman illustrate how modern pollen helps reconstruct vegetation history and land uses, and assess ecological changes. Overall, the contributions underscore the importance of pollen in environmental monitoring, sustainability research, and human health protection.

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  • Assunta Florenzano & Eleonora Clò & Gabriel Servera-Vives & Anna Maria Mercuri, 2025. "Palynology for Sustainability: A Classical and Versatile Tool for New Challenges: Editorial," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-6, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:5:p:1938-:d:1598814
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