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Molecular diagnosis by PCR- technique of wood-decay fungi in historical buildings in Italy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Wood inhabiting fungi cause real problems in the preservation of wooden surfaces and are responsible for the deterioration of cultural heritage. The identification of fungi based on morphological characteristics are still a topical issue.
Gastonguay, Louis   +4 more
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ENZYMATIC MONITORIZATION OF MURAL PAINTINGS BIODETERIORATION [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Biodeterioration of mural paintings by microorganisms is an important research field that needs novel approaches to fully understand the mechanisms and effects.
Caldeira, A Teresa   +5 more
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Isolation and Characterisation of Bacterial Metabolites as Potential Wood Preservatives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The durability of wood has traditionally relied on the use of heavy metals and toxic compounds to deter wood degrading fungi. Conventional wood preservatives such as Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) have been widely used to control wood degrade for many ...
O'Callahan, Diahanna Rachelle
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Characterization of the Biodeterioration Caused by the Fungus Serpula lacrymans in Lignocellulosic Materials of Building Envelopes

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Serpula lacrymans is considered the most aggressive and harmful brown-rot fungus for wooden buildings worldwide, and it has led to substantial economic losses due to the deterioration of wood and wooden-base structures.
Rodrigo Espinoza Maldonado   +4 more
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The Miocene Bükkábrány Fossil Forest in Hungary – field observations and project outline [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The oldest, standing forest preserved as wood has been found at Bükkábrány, Hungary. An open-pit mine working Upper Miocene (Pannonian) lignite revealed sixteen stumps, 1.8 to 3.6 m diameter at base, preserved up to 6 m height, standing on top of the ...
Kázmér, Miklós
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Influence of Environmental Conditions and Application of Cleaning Methods Against Biodeterioration of Marble Monuments [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The aim of this paper is the study of the effect of environmental factors on the deterioration of marble monuments and the selection of a suitable and effective cleaning method. One of the main deterioration problems of the monuments is biodeterioration.
Mavromati, M.   +3 more
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Development of static system procedures to study aquatic biofilms and their responses to disinfection and invading species [PDF]

open access: yes
The microbial ecology facility in the Analytical and Physical Chemistry Branch at Marshall Space Flight Center is tasked with anticipation of potential microbial problems (and opportunities to exploit microorganisms) which may occur in partially closed ...
Smithers, G. A.
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Introducción al biodeterioro [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Introducción al biodeterioro Dennis Allsopp, Kenneth Seal, Christine Gaylarde Translation of Introduction to Biodeterioration, 2nd edn. The Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK, 2004.
Nicole Skinner
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Metabolomic and high-throughput sequencing analysis—modern approach for the assessment of biodeterioration of materials from historic buildings [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Preservation of cultural heritage is of paramount importance worldwide. Microbial colonization of construction materials, such as wood, brick, mortar and stone in historic buildings can lead to severe deterioration.
Anna Otlewska   +10 more
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