Ecophysiological characteristics of aeromycobiota in biotopes of the city of Baku

The composition, dynamics and distribution of fungal diaspores in the ground layers of air in the city of Baku are considered. Samples were collected from atmospheric air and substrates and inoculated in Chapex medium. Fungi represent biological diversity in urban ecosystems, but their active distribution can upset the balance of the ecosystem. The studies were carried out in 2021-2023. Samples were collected from parks and gardens used seasonally for various recreational purposes in different areas of Baku, as well as from the airspace of courtyards of residential buildings of different ages (5-15 years). The material was processed and the results were analyzed. The studies are important for the ecology of the city, they assess the distribution of microscopic fungi and mycological safety in the urban environment.