ISSN:
1573-3025
Keywords:
Aerobiology
;
biodeterioration
;
cultural heritage
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary In this review, sources of microbial contamination of air, factors affecting airborne spores survival, conditions that determine their composition and sampling methods are considered. The relation between airborne microorganisms and microorganisms colonizing surfaces of art works is also analyzed. Finally some advanced methods to detect and identify microorganisms responsible for alteration are suggested.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02066252
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