Diversity of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi in Tarragona Province, Spain
Angie Paola Sastoque,
José Francisco Cano-Lira,
Alberto Miguel Stchigel
Abstract:Rock-inhabiting fungi (RIF) are usually extremely tolerant or extremophilic, as they can survive on natural and artificial rocks despite being exposed to stressful conditions. RIF have serious negative effects on the appearance and cohesion of rocky substrates, causing the alteration and decomposition of building materials, but also on human and animal health, as they can act as opportunistic pathogens. Their identification is therefore of great importance, especially in urban areas. In the present study, cult… Show more
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