The gradual degradation of technical materials by bacteria, cyanobacteria and fungi, is of
great economic and social significance. In temperate climates, microbial colonization is …

This work presents the first review on biodiversity, biodeterioration and bioreceptivity of
architectural ceramics. Literature dating from 1972 to 2014 was compiled and analysed in …

Biofilm-forming cyanobacteria are widespread inhabitants of exposed stones in
archaeological and historical sites and caves. Outdoors, these phototrophic biofilms are …

Phytoplankton is an important component of aquaculture ecosystem. The succession of
dominant species often dominates the trend of phytoplankton community structure balances …

Although biodeterioration of building materials is a well-recognized problem, unlike
heterotrophic organisms the influence of aerophytic algae has been so far attributed only to …

Many archaeologically important stone temples, caves, mortar monuments with artistic
expression as well as building facades of India are now disfigured due to colonization of …

Terrestrial cyanobacteria dwelling on rocks and stone walls represent an important but still
understudied part of global biodiversity, despite their substantial importance to the …

The objective of this study was to assess biological colonization of wooden and brick
buildings in the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp, and to identify the …

Buildings and monuments are often colonized by microorganisms that can result in colour
change and aesthetical and physico-chemical damages. This bio-colonization is dependent …

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) exist commonly on soil surfaces in many arid and semiarid
areas, and disturbed soil surfaces in more mesic environments. BSCs perform many …