Biofilm forming microbial community dwelling on the surface of façade and biodeteriorated
17th century wall paintings of the old Church of the Holy Ascension (Veliki Krčimir, Serbia) …

Microbial activity following invasion of human-made structures and artifacts can have
profound social and economic consequences including the permanent loss of cultural …

Fungal deterioration of frescoes was studied in situ on a selected Serbian church, and on a
laboratory model, utilizing standard and newly implemented microscopy techniques …

The 17th to 19th century wooden and stone churches are an iconic symbol of Romanian
national heritage. The present study investigates by qualitative and quantitative methods the …

Sub-aerial biofilms (SAB) on frescoes and façade of the Holy Virgin Church (Gradac
Monastery, Serbia) were investigated to study the effectiveness of benzalkonium chloride …

The main goal of this research was to isolate and identify microorganisms growing on a
polychrome wooden sculpture found buried in the basement of a damaged church in Gora …

Microorganisms usually attack materials such as paper, textile, wood, dyes and leather,
forming well known symptoms on the surface. Dust and other air components can be …

The aim of this research was to isolate and characterize the micro fungi that have degraded
the fresco (around 75% of the painted surface) in an old orthodox church in the Sibiu area …

Murals or wall paintings are an important part of cultural heritage and are both valuable and
vulnerable because of their appearance on walls, ceilings or other large surfaces of natural …

Fungal ability in production of pigments and organic acids have crucial role in discoloration
and degradation of different types of stone in cultural heritage objects. Additionally, stone …