Cultural heritage objects constitute a very diverse environment, inhabited by various
bacteria and fungi. The impact of these microorganisms on the degradation of artworks is …

Fungi are known to contribute to the development of drastic biodeterioration of historical and
valuable cultural heritage materials. Understandably, studies in this area are increasingly …

This study aims to assess the deterioration aspects of a historical manuscript dating back to
the 14th century that was deposited in the Library of the Arabic Language Academy, Cairo …

Microbial colonization on stone monuments leads to subsequent biodeterioration;
determining the microbe diversity, compositions, and metabolic capacities is essential for …

Abstract The Maijishan Grottoes, located on the ancient Silk Road in West China, was
constructed from the 4th centuries onward for more than 1500 years and became a …

Significant percent of world cultural heritage artifacts is threatened by fungal infestation.
Fungi can deteriorate different substrates via various physical and chemical mechanisms …

Herein, twelve fungal strains were isolated from a deteriorated historical manuscript dated
back to the 18th century. The obtained fungal strains were identified, using the traditional …

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

An extensive aeromycological survey was performed in the premises of a cultural heritage
conservation facility to estimate fungal propagule concentrations in both indoor and outdoor …

Research into the biodeteriorative potential of fungi can serve as an indicator of the
condition of heritage items. Biodeterioration of canvas paintings as a result of fungal …