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State-of-the-Art Review of Aliphatic Polyesters and Polyolefins Biodeterioration by Microorganisms: From Mechanism to Characterization [PDF]

Corrosion and Materials Degradation, 2023
As a result of the exponential growth in the production of plastics and their extended degradation period, strong environmental concerns in association with the disposal of plastic waste have emerged.
Shiva Khoshtinat
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Bio‐Archive of Cultural Heritage Microbiomes for Sustainable Conservation in the Multi‐Omics Era [PDF]

Advanced Genetics
Cultural heritage sites are commonly exposed to outdoor environments, resulting in severe damage to heritage objects from biotic and abiotic processes.
Xiaomei Fu, Fasi Wu, Xiaobo Liu
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Uncovering the Fungal Diversity and Biodeterioration Phenomenon on Archaeological Carvings of the Badami Cave Temples: A Microcosm Study [PDF]

Life, 2023
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 part of the candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Evolution ...
Shivankar Agrawal, Joshua Khumlianlal, Sarangthem Indira Devi   +2 more
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Diversity and Composition of Culturable Microorganisms and Their Biodeterioration Potentials in the Sandstone of Beishiku Temple, China

Microorganisms, 2023
Microbial colonization on stone monuments leads to subsequent biodeterioration; determining the microbe diversity, compositions, and metabolic capacities is essential for understanding biodeterioration mechanisms and undertaking heritage management. Here,
Yong Zhang, Min Su, Fasi Wu, Ji-Dong Gu, Jie Li, Dongpeng He, Qinglin Guo, Huiping Cui, Qi Zhang, Huyuan Feng   +9 more
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Seasonal Variations in Fungal Communities on the Surfaces of Lan Na Sandstone Sculptures and Their Biodeterioration Capacities

Journal of Fungi, 2023
Environmental factors and climate are the primary factors influencing the microbial colonization and deterioration of cultural heritage in outdoor environments.
Paradha Nonthijun, Natasha Mills, Nantana Mills, Rujipas Yongsawas, Chakriya Sansupa, Nakarin Suwannarach, Churdsak Jaikang, Kannipa Motanated, Pattarasuda Chayapakdee, Surachai Jongjitngam, Nuttapol Noirungsee, Terd Disayathanoowat   +11 more
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Identifying keystone taxa and metabolisms of epilithic biofilms is crucial to the conservation of stone heritage from biodeterioration [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
BackgroundOutdoor stone heritage accounts for a large portion of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is an essential carrier of the ancient civilization of our society.
Chenchen Ma, Xiaoying Zhang, Fasi Wu, Xiaobo Liu   +3 more
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Predicted Dynamic of Biodeterioration in Cultural Heritage Stones Due to Climate Changes in Humid Tropical Regions—A Case Study on the Rhodotorula sp. Yeast

Heritage, 2023
The recent global warming started at the end of the 19th century, causing an increase in the average temperature of Earth and posing environmental, social, economic, and cultural repercussions.
Fabio Sitzia, Carla Lisci, Vera Pires, Luís Dias, José Mirão, Ana Teresa Caldeira   +5 more
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The assembly of microbial communities on red sandstone surfaces was shaped by dispersal limitation and heterogeneous selection [PDF]

mSystems
Understanding the role of microbiota on stone surface is essential for developing effective grottoes conservation strategies. However, the ecological feature of microbial communities on stone surfaces has been rarely investigated systematically.
Bowen Wang, Chengshuai Zhu, Xin Wang, Tianyu Yang, Bingjian Zhang, Yulan Hu   +5 more
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Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: extremophily and adaptation. [PDF]

Microbiol Mol Biol Rev
SUMMARY Fungi are ubiquitous and important biosphere inhabitants, and their abilities to decompose, degrade, and otherwise transform a massive range of organic and inorganic substances, including plant organic matter, rocks, and minerals, underpin their ...
Gadd GM, Fomina M, Pinzari F.
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Refuse in order to resist: metabolic bottlenecks reduce antibiotic susceptibility [PDF]

Molecular Systems Biology
The growth of pathogenic bacteria in the host is a prerequisite for infectious diseases. Antibiotic drugs are used to impair bacterial growth and thereby treat infections. In turn, growth of bacteria is underpinned by their primary metabolism.
Orestis Kanaris, Frank Schreiber
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