Karst caves are distinctive ecosystems that have limited nutrients, darkness, low to moderate
temperatures, and high moisture levels, which allow for a diverse range of fungal …

As a unique ecosystem, Karst caves harbor an impressive diversity of specific fungi.
However, the factors and mechanisms that shape fungal biodiversity in caves remain …

Background Cave anthropization related to rock art tourism can lead to cave microbiota
imbalance and microbial alterations threatening Paleolithic artwork, but the underpinning …

Cave heritage is often threatened by tourism or even scientific activities, which can lead to
irreversible deterioration. We present a preventive conservation monitoring protocol to …

Actinobacteria are important cave inhabitants, but knowledge of how anthropization and
anthropization‐related visual marks affect this community on cave walls is lacking. We …

Strong anthropization of karstic caves may result in formation of various wall alterations
including dark zones, whose microbial community differs from that of non-altered surfaces …

Background Cave biotopes are characterized by stable low temperatures, high humidity,
and scarcity of organic substrates. Despite the harsh oligotrophic conditions, they are often …

Purpose This research endeavours to achieve two primary objectives within the context of
regenerative tourism (RT). Firstly, the study aims to explore the trends and conceptual …

Cultural relics conservation and prevention from bacterial deterioration are critical for our
historical heritage. Thus far, the variations of the ecophysiological features of deteriorating …

Microbial biodeterioration causes a considerable loss of authenticity and aesthetic value of
historical relics worldwide. However, we know very little about the ecology of the …