Plant biology for cultural heritage : biodeterioration and conservation / edited by Giulia Caneva, Maria Pia Nugari, and Ornella Salvadori ; translated by Helen Glanville.
"Originally published in Italy as La biologia vegetale per i beni culturali, vol. I: Biodeterioramento e conservazione"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-394) and index. Translated from the Italian.
Contents:
Processes of biodeterioration: general mechanisms / by Daniela Pinna and Ornella Salvadori -- Ecology of biodeterioration / by Giulia Caneva and Simona Ceschin -- Structural, functional, and ecological characteristics of the main biodeteriogens -- Biodeterioration processes in relation to cultural heritage materials -- Problems of biodeterioration in relation to particular types of environments -- Biodeterioration problems in relation to geographical and climatic contexts / by Giulia Caneva and Alessandra Pacini -- Prevention of biodeterioration -- Control of biodeterioration and bioremediation techniques -- Techniques and methods of investigation.
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