Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://biore.bio.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3240
Title: Diversity and biodeteriorative potential of fungal dwellers on ancient stone stela
Authors: Savković, Željko 
Unković, Nikola 
Stupar, Miloš 
Franković, Maja
Jovanović, Milena
Erić, Suzana
Šarić, Kristina
Stanković, Slaviša 
Dimkić, Ivica 
Vukojević, Jelena 
Ljaljević-Grbić, Milica 
Keywords: In situ microscopy;Micromycetes;Mycogenic minerals;SEM-EDS;Stone deterioration;XRPD
Issue Date: 1-Nov-2016
Rank: M22
Project: Characterization and application of fungal metabolites and assessment of new biofungicides potential 
Magmatism and geodynamics of the Balkan Peninsula from Mesozoic to present day: significance for the formation of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits 
Journal: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation
Volume: 115
Start page: 212
End page: 223
Abstract: 
Biodeterioration caused by fungal colonizers on an ancient stone stela, excavated from the former Roman settlement (Eastern Serbia) was investigated. According to selected biodeterioration elements, average deterioration index was assessed (0.8), prompting the need for conservation. Fungal somatic and reproductive structures, along with lichen thalli and moss fragments, were detected on the surface using different microscopy and cultivation methods. In situ microscopy on the site was implemented, for the first time, in the study of stone monuments. Biodeteriorative potential of 5 selected isolates was tested using qualitative biochemical tests, SEM-EDS and XRPD analyses. Fusarium proliferatum and Penicillium crustosum altered the pH value in broth minimal medium. Pigment production was demonstrated for F. proliferatum, while P. crustosum showed potential for calcite dissolution. All isolates induced biomineralization on solid medium with calcium acetate, where weddellite, calcite and subordinate whewellite crystals were confirmed via SEM-EDS and XRPD. Weddellite and calcite production was documented for P. crustosum in solid medium with calcium carbonate. Conservation treatment was carried out with benzalkonium chloride-based biocide, in addition to mechanical treatment. After conservation, in situ microscopy showed deteriorated stone surface covered with residual lichen thalli fragments, while mycelium and reproductive structures of micromycetes were not detected.
URI: https://biore.bio.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3240
ISSN: 0964-8305
DOI: 10.1016/j.ibiod.2016.08.027
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