Sonia Garcia-Alcega

TL;DR: In this article, the most suitable techniques for sampling and analysing microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) in outdoor environments are reviewed and the need for further studies on MVOCs from outdoor environments including background levels is highlighted.

TL;DR: Air filtration and liquid impingement for bioaerosol sampling across a range of environmental conditions are evaluated and a resource is provided that enables molecular ecologists to select the most appropriate sampling strategy for their specific research question.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors used a Spectral Intensity Bioaerosol Sensor (SIBS) to quantify total bioaerosols and qPCR and metabarcoding to quantify microbial bioaerobacteria.

TL;DR: The difference in concentrations of both total VOCs and PLFAs were at least three times higher in winter than in summer, suggesting that seasonal variations should be considered when assessing the risk of exposure to these compounds.

TL;DR: A strong positive correlation was found between the total concentration of MVOCs and PLFAs and that either chemical or molecular fingerprints of outdoor environments can provide good insights into the sources and distribution of bioaerosols.