Hyphal morphology and substrate porosity -rather than melanization- drive penetration of black fungi into carbonate substrates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2020.11.003
Abstract: Abstract Due to their ability to penetrate, deteriorate and discolour stone surfaces, rock-inhabiting black fungi represent a remarkable issue for cultural heritage conservation. Black microcolonial fungi (MCF) can also adapt to different environmental conditions, by… read more here.
Keywords: porosity; substrate porosity; penetration; black fungi ... See more keywords