Fungi in weathered sandstone from Salamanca cathedral, Spain

Torre, M.A. de la; Gomez‐Alarcon, G.; Melgarejo, P.; Sáiz-Jiménez, C.

doi:10.1016/0048-9697(91)90257-f

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“…The Trichoderma species, the main causes of deterioration of monuments have been often isolated in many German sandstone monuments (Petersen et al, 1988;Saiz-Jimenez, 1995) and from weathered sandstone in the Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain, in association with algae (De la Torre et al, 1991).…”

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The assessment of fungal bioaerosols in the crypt of St. Peter in Perugia (Italy)

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Romano

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International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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The assessment of fungal bioaerosols in the crypt of St. Peter in Perugia (Italy)

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Orlandi

Romano

et al. 2015

International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation

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“…Some organisms are also benefited by the accumulation of ammonia and phosphates coming the atmosphere. Phototrophic algae, lichens and heterotrophic bacteria are also found to be mutually interacts with each other where organic acids produced by phototrophs serves as carbon source for the heterotrophs and both grow unrestricted over a periods of several months [55]. Some of these microorganisms also show pedogenetic actions, making the stone surface powdery and pave the path for succession of mosses and liverwort.…”

Section: Microbial Succession and Monuments Deterioration: Relation Dmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved

2012

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Since ancient time, magnificence and beauty have been the goals of architecture. Artists and architects used high strength, durable and beautiful stones like marble and limestone for the construction of monuments like Taj Mahal, Milan Cathedral, Roman Catacombs and Necropolis in Rome etc. These historic monuments are exposed to open air which allows the invading army of algae, cyanobacteria, fungi etc. to easily access them. The invasion of microorganisms and their subsequent interaction with mineral matrix of the stone substrate under varied environment conditions fosters deterioration of stones by multiple mechanisms resulting in loss of strength, durability, and aesthetic appearance. The review details about the major routes and mechanisms which led to biodeterioration, discusses current remedial methodologies and suggests future directions.

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“…An endolithic filamentous cyanobacterium (Phormidium sp.) was also found growing under black sulphated crusts developed on limestones in the cathedral of Seville, Spain (Saiz-Jimenez, 1990;SaizJimenez et al 1991). Giaccone et al (1976) found the endolithic active borer Hyellafontana in marble statues in Rome, and attributed to this cyanobacterium a role in the decay of the stone.…”

Section: Stichococcus Bacillaris On Floors and Columns In Amentioning

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Deposition of anthropogenic compounds on monuments and their effect on airborne microorganisms

Sáiz‐Jiménez

1995

Aerobiologia

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Monuments and buildings act as repositories of airborne organic and inorganic pollutants, which accumulate at the surfaces in zones protected from direct rainwater. This enriches the substratum and anthropogenic compounds may influence to a great extent the colonization and growth pattern of microorganisms in polluted urban environments. This paper reviews recent and ongoing research on the deposition of pollutants on building stones and their possible utilization by microorganisms.

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Fungi in weathered sandstone from Salamanca cathedral, Spain

Cited by 49 publications

References 5 publications

The assessment of fungal bioaerosols in the crypt of St. Peter in Perugia (Italy)

The assessment of fungal bioaerosols in the crypt of St. Peter in Perugia (Italy)

Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved

Deposition of anthropogenic compounds on monuments and their effect on airborne microorganisms

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