The principal purpose of the study was to evaluate in vitro the potential ability of fungal
isolates obtained from the painted layer of frescoes and surrounding air to induce symptoms …

Investigations are needed to address and optimize the use of biocides and restoration
materials with reference to the fungal diversity, which often characterizes cultural heritage …

Wall paintings have been a cultural expression of human creativity throughout history. Their
degradation or destruction represents a loss to the world's cultural heritage, and fungi have …

The role of fungi in the biodeterioration of frescos has been investigated by microbiological
and ultrastructural techniques. With this aim, the mycoflora present on samples taken from …

This study evaluated both the possible fungal metabolites involved in the degradation of the
commercial consolidant known as Paraloid® B72 and the national artisanal consolidant …

Biodeterioration caused by fungal colonizers on an ancient stone stela, excavated from the
former Roman settlement (Eastern Serbia) was investigated. According to selected …

Microbiological monitoring represents one of the most useful methods to assess potential
risks related to the integrity of cultural heritage. The objective of this work was to evaluate the …

This work was focused on the study of the biodegradation processes jeopardizing a mural
painting conserved in the basement of Ariadne House (archaeological site of Pompeii, Italy) …

Present study addresses potential of fungal strains, isolated from deteriorated mural
paintings and surrounding air environment of the Church of the Holy Ascension in Veliki …

Abstract The crypt of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey church contains a notable example of
Romanesque wall paintings. A recurrent white fungal covering has affected these wall …