A review of the nature, role and control of lithobionts on stone cultural heritage: Weighing-up and managing biodeterioration and bioprotection
Lithobionts (rock-dwelling organisms) have been recognized as agents of aesthetic and
physico-chemical deterioration of stonework. In consequence, their removal from cultural …
physico-chemical deterioration of stonework. In consequence, their removal from cultural …
Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: Extremophily and adaptation
Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …
Black fungi on stone-built heritage: current knowledge and future outlook
Featured Application This is an updated review on black fungi as main biodeteriogens of
cultural heritage stone artifacts. Colonization pattern, taxonomy, and methods to eradicate …
cultural heritage stone artifacts. Colonization pattern, taxonomy, and methods to eradicate …
Extremotolerant rock inhabiting black fungi from Italian monumental sites
A wide sampling for isolating highly destructive and extremotolerant black fungi was
performed from Italian monuments in selected historical sites which include the “Cortile della …
performed from Italian monuments in selected historical sites which include the “Cortile della …
Identifying the major metabolic potentials of microbial-driven carbon, nitrogen and sulfur cycling on stone cultural heritage worldwide
Microbial activities and biochemical reactions are responsible for the biodeterioration of
stone cultural heritage, but information on microbial metabolic potentials remains elusive …
stone cultural heritage, but information on microbial metabolic potentials remains elusive …
Black fungi and stone heritage conservation: ecological and metabolic assays for evaluating colonization potential and responses to traditional biocides
Identifying species involved in biodeterioration processes is helpful, however further effort is
needed to assess their ecological requirements and actual activity. Black fungi (BF) …
needed to assess their ecological requirements and actual activity. Black fungi (BF) …
Phylogeny and taxonomy of meristematic rock-inhabiting black fungi in the Dothideomycetes based on multi-locus phylogenies
The last decade has revealed an unexpected fungal diversity associated with natural rocks,
often collected in environments influenced by harsh climatic conditions. Yet the phylogenetic …
often collected in environments influenced by harsh climatic conditions. Yet the phylogenetic …
The role of fungi and lichens in the biodeterioration of stone monuments
O Salvadori, AC Municchia - The Open Conference Proceedings …, 2016 - benthamopen.com
This review elucidates current knowledge on the significant role of fungi and lichens in the
biodeterioration of stone monuments. The effect caused by many epilithic lichen species in …
biodeterioration of stone monuments. The effect caused by many epilithic lichen species in …
[LIVRE][B] Co** with biological growth on stone heritage objects: methods, products, applications, and perspectives
D Pinna - 2017 - taylorfrancis.com
Co** with Biological Growth on Stone Heritage Objects: Methods, Products, Applications,
and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance for addressing the specific challenges involved …
and Perspectives offers hands-on guidance for addressing the specific challenges involved …
[PDF][PDF] Microbial growth and its effects on inorganic heritage materials
D Pinna - Microorganisms in the deterioration and preservation of …, 2021 - library.oapen.org
Cultural heritage objects composed of inorganic materials, such as metals and stones,
support microbial life. Many factors affect the growth of microorganisms: moisture, pH, light …
support microbial life. Many factors affect the growth of microorganisms: moisture, pH, light …