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9780892365500

Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments : An Overview

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  • ISBN13:

    9780892365500

  • ISBN10:

    0892365501

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-06-10
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Summary

This series includes monographs, research results, and state-of-the-art reviews of conservation literature by Institute staff and others.Discusses the types and causes of stone biodeterioration in hot and humid climates, preventive and remedial methods, selection of chemical treatments, status of current research, and areas for further investigation.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
General Aspects of Biodeterioration in Tropical Regions
Characteristics of Tropical Regionsp. 1
Ecological Aspects of Biodeteriorationp. 3
Identification of Biodeteriogens and Their Activityp. 5
Phenomenology of Biological Alterationsp. 8
Biodeteriogens: Characteristics and Biodeterioration Mechanisms
Bacteria and Bacterial Biodeteriorationp. 12
Fungi and Fungal Biodeteriorationp. 16
Algae and Algal Biodeteriorationp. 18
Lichens and Lichenic Biodeteriorationp. 20
Biodeterioration by Mosses and Liverwortsp. 23
Biodeterioration by Higher Plantsp. 25
Preventive and Remedial Methods
Preventive Methodsp. 29
Remedial Methodsp. 31
Selection of Chemical Treatments
Some Considerations in Biocide Selectionp. 35
Biocide Application: Procedures and Precautionsp. 38
Chemical Treatments Used to Control Biodeteriogensp. 40
Current Research Status and Areas for Further Investigation
Current Research Statusp. 47
Areas for Further Investigationp. 51
Glossaryp. 53
Referencesp. 56
Indexp. 77
About the Authorsp. 86
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