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Foreword
Neville Agnew
Introduction
Aims and Scope of This Volume
General Outline
Authors' Acknowledgements
General Aspects of Biodeterioration in Tropical Regions
Characteristics of Tropical Regions
Wet tropical climates
Monsoon tropical climates
Tropical wet-and-dry climates
Subhumid climates
Ecological Aspects of Biodeterioration
Identification of Biodeteriogens and Their Activity
Characterization of biodeteriogens
Study of microbial activity
Phenomenology of Biological Alterations
Biodeteriogens: Characteristics and Biodeterioration Mechanisms
Bacteria and Bacterial Biodeterioration
Bacteria
Bacterial biodeterioration
Fungi and Fungal Deterioration
Fungi
Fungal Deterioration
Algae and Algal Biodeterioration
Algae
Algal biodeterioration
Lichens and Lichenic Biodeterioration
Lichens
Lichenic biodeterioration
Biodeterioration by Mosses and Liverworts
Mosses and liverworts
Biodeterioration caused by mosses and liverworts
Biodeterioration by Higher Plants
Higher plants
Biodeterioration caused by higher plants
Preventive and Remedial Methods
Preventive Methods
Routine maintenance and design solutions
Periodic cleaning of dirt and dust, spores, and seeds
Water repellent and consolidant treatments
Remedial Methods
Cleaning of stone surfaces
Biocidal treatments
Selection of Chemical Treatments
Some Considerations in Biocide Selection
Efficiency against target organisms
Resistance of target organisms
Toxicity to humans
Risks of environmental pollution
Compatibility with stone and other conservation treatments
Biocide Application: Procedures and Precautions
Chemical Treatments Used to Control Biodeteriogens
Current Research Status and Areas for Further Investigation
Current Research Status
State of biodeterioration research
Preventive and remedial methods
Evaluation of biocides
Areas for Futher Investigation
Glossary
References
Index
About the Authors
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