This chapter considers deterioration caused by insects and microorganisms and discusses
interactions between microbes–especially fungi and faunal elements–and artwork. The …

Easel paintings have undergone biodeterioration processes due to microbiological agents
proliferation, particularly by development of fungal strains that are associated to biofilms …

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conducive to biotic or abiotic degradation processes. Environmental factors, especially …

The objects of cultural heritage are composed of varied materials which can be affected by
diverse microbial communities. The study of these complex and heterogeneous assemblies …

Wall painting was one of the earliest forms of art all over the world. On account of a variety of
factors, these wall paintings undergo deterioration. Growth of fungi over these has been …

Fungi are nature's major decomposers, and they play an essential role in biogeochemical
cycles. Thanks to their wide enzyme repository, they can break down organic matter and …

Fungi play a considerable role for the deterioration of cultural heritage. Due to their
enormous enzymatic activity and their ability to grow at low aw values fungi are able to …

This chapter summarizes current knowledge of the biodeterioration of textiles in museums.
We follow the practice of preservation and conservation of museum textiles. Biological …

Biodeterioration by fungi is a serious problem and is responsible for severe chemical and
physical damage on virtually all supports used to create cultural heritage. The defacing and …

The study of biodeterioration is an important issue to allow the best conservation and
prevent the decay of cultural heritage and artworks. In Naples (Italy), a particular museum …