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Insight into the microbial diversity and community in the sacrificial pits of Sanxingdui site (Sichuan, China) [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
IntroductionThe Sanxingdui site (Sichuan, China) is the typical representative of the ancient Shu culture, which lasts from the late Neolithic to early Western Zhou.
Ruru Chen, Zhenbin Xie, Qing Xiao, Chong Wang, Rui Wen   +4 more
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Persistence against benzalkonium chloride promotes rapid evolution of tolerance during periodic disinfection

Nature Communications, 2021
Phenotypically tolerant, persister bacterial subpopulations can survive transient antibiotic treatment and facilitate resistance evolution. Here, Nordholt et al. show that E.
Niclas Nordholt, Orestis Kanaris, Selina B. I. Schmidt, Frank Schreiber   +3 more
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Biodeterioration of cementeous matrix by fungi // Biodeterioration d'une matrice cimentaire par les champignons [PDF]

, 2007
International audienceBiodeterioration mechanisms are complex and not yet absolutely understood. To control and to act efficiently against deterioration by fungi, it is necessary to have a better understanding of those mechanisms.
Garcia-Diaz, Eric, Grosseau, Philippe, Guyonnet, René, Wiktor, Virginie   +3 more
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Antimicrobial Activity of L-Lysine and Poly-L-Lysine with Pulsed Electric Fields

Applied Sciences, 2021
For the first time, the possibility to use L-lysine (Lys) and poly-L-lysine (PLL) as additives with pulsed electric fields (PEF) for antimicrobial treatment is reported.
Jurgita Švedienė, Vitalij Novickij, Rokas Žalnėravičius, Vita Raudonienė, Svetlana Markovskaja, Jurij Novickij, Algimantas Paškevičius   +6 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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Black Fungi on Stone-Built Heritage: Current Knowledge and Future Outlook

Applied Sciences, 2022
Black fungi are considered as one of the main group of microorganisms responsible for the biodeterioration of stone cultural heritage artifacts. In this paper, we provide a critical analysis and review of more than 30 years of studies on black fungi ...
Filomena De Leo, Alessia Marchetta, Clara Urzì   +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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Problems of a longtime strawberry growing in one plot

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum: Hortorum Cultus, 2003
Long term investigations revealed that cultivation of strawberries (Fragaria magna Thuill.) for 10 years continuously in one plot reduces their vitality: the number of the produced runners decreases by 41%, of leaves - by 30%, form only 28% of ...
Albinas Lugauskas, Jūratė Repečkienė, Nobertas Uselis, Albina Birutė Rašinskienė   +3 more
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Natural substances as biocides in the fungi treatment on artistic products to protect the environment and health of restoration workers

Italian Journal of Mycology, 2023
Cultural heritage artefacts, such as stone works, books, manuscripts, and parchments, are subjected to severe biodeterioration processes over time caused by fungi, algae, lichens, and complex communities of microbial biofilms.
Laura Casorri, Eva Masciarelli, Barbara Ficociello, Federica Ietto, Federica Incoronato, Marco Di Luigi, Claudio Beni, Giovanni Pacioni   +7 more
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Bacteria of the pseudomonas migula genus on stored vegetables

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum: Hortorum Cultus, 2003
For the study on Pseudomonas bacteria, samples of vegetables with soft rot symptoms were collected in a market place and storage-rooms. The samples were examined on selective media for Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas.
Rūta Tekorienė, Albinas Lugauskas, Milda Vasinauskienė   +2 more
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