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April Showers Boost Allergen Power

Utah State University professor Mike Kuhns says higher than normal rainfall and cooler temps throughout Utah could lengthen the spring allergy season. While flowering trees and shrubs aren't likely to release more pollen than usual, they may release it later than usual. And wind-pollinated plants, such as grasses and weeds, are expected to produce abundant allergens.
 
From "Wet weather means more allergies," by Carrie Brown, The Herald Journal, April 27, 2005. For more information, contact Michael Kuhns, associate professor and Extension forester, Department of Forest, Range and Wildlife Sciences, Utah State University, 435-797-4056.

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