Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose,
degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances …

Historically valuable canvas paintings are often exposed to conditions enabling microbial
deterioration. Painting materials, mainly of organic origin, in combination with high humidity …

Fungi are important contaminants of historic canvas paintings worldwide. They can grow on
both sides of the canvas and decompose various components of the paintings. They excrete …

Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of
easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration …

The biodeterioration of cultural heritage objects is often attributed to microscopic fungi and
their metabolic activity. These fungi often produce pigments that result in aesthetic …

Despite the diligent efforts of libraries, archives, and similar institutions to preserve cultural
monuments, biodeterioration continues to pose a significant threat to these objects. One of …

The Badami Caves are a significant example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture, dating
back to the 6th century. These caves are situated in the Malaprabha River valley and are …

The vast majority of cultural heritage objects consist of materials that can be subjected to
biodeterioration. Currently, there is significant number of publications showing which …

The Eugénio de Almeida Foundation's Casa de Fresco is a historical monument of valuable
historic–artistic significance, which currently reveals an assortment of biofilms due to the …

Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of
easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration …