Fungi were isolated from selected areas of two medieval wall paintings in the chapel of the
castle of Herberstein and the parish church of St Georgen (Styria, Austria), in different states …

Microbial contamination and damaging effects due to environmental factors (temperature,
humidity) of old books is an extremely important issue in the heritage preserving field, being …

The occurrence of disease amongst the occupants of “mouldy” environments has been
widely described in the literature. However, the detection of such moulds in closed …

Despite controlled relative humidity in archives and private collections, fungi are a
widespread cause of biodeterioration of cinematographic films and historic photographs …

Multi-temporal investigation of biodeterioration patterns (BPs) in cultural heritage sites is
crucial for the development of effective management plans. Here, microscopy and …

To keep the integrity of our common cultural heritage there is a growing need to understand
its deterioration mechanisms, so that aesthetical and structural alterations can be predicted …

Microorganisms (bacteria, archaea and fungi), in addition to lichens and insect pests, cause
problems in the conservation of cultural heritage because of their biodeteriorative potential …

Even though contamination of painted artwork by xerophilic moulds frequently causes
aesthetical, physical and/or biochemical biodeterioration, mould growth on paints, prepared …

Fungal growth in damp or water-damaged buildings worldwide is an increasing problem,
which has adverse effects on both the occupants and the buildings. Air sampling alone in …

Understanding the structure of indoor airborne microbial communities could be useful in
optimizing conservation and disinfection procedures in archive repositories, preventing the …