Plant biology for cultural heritage : biodeterioration and conservation /

Plant biology for cultural heritage : biodeterioration and conservation /

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Uniform title:Biologia vegetale per i beni culturali. English.
Edition:[English ed.].
Imprint:Los Angeles : Getty Conservation Institute, c2008.
Description:408 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Botany.
Biodegradation.
Cultural property -- Conservation and restoration.
Cultural property -- Protection.
Biodegradation.
Botany.
Cultural property -- Protection.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7480222
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Other authors / contributors:Caneva, Giulia.
Nugari, M. P.
Salvadori, O.
Getty Conservation Institute.
ISBN:9780892369393 (pbk.)
0892369396 (pbk.)
Notes:"Originally published in Italy as La biologia vegetale per i beni culturali, vol. I: Biodeterioramento e conservazione"--T.p. verso.
Translated from the Italian.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-394) and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Forewords
  • Timothy P. Whalen, The Getty Conservation Institute
  • Carlo Blasi, Societa Italiana Scienza della Vegetazione
  • Caterina Bon Valsassina, Istituto Centrale del Restauro
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Biodeterioration of Cultural Heritage
  • Chapter 1. Processes of Biodeterioration: General Mechanisms
  • 1.1. General Principles
  • 1.2. Processes of Biodeterioration
  • 1.3. Processes of a Physical Nature
  • 1.4. Chemical Processes
  • 1.4.1. Acidolysis
  • 1.4.2. Complexolysis
  • 1.4.3. Alkaline Reactions
  • 1.4.4. Selective Mobilization and Accumulation of Elements
  • 1.4.5. Cationic Exchange
  • 1.4.6. Enzymatic Degradation
  • 1.4.7. Production of Pigments
  • 1.5. The Appearance of Biodeterioration
  • Chapter 2. Ecology of Biodeterioration
  • 2.1. General Principles
  • 2.2. Ecological Factors and Their Relationships with Biodeterioration
  • 2.2.1. Water
  • 2.2.2. Light
  • 2.2.3. Temperature
  • 2.2.4. Characteristics of the Substrate
  • 2.2.5. Chemical Characteristics of the Atmosphere
  • 2.2.6. Climatic Factors
  • 2.3. Plant and Microbial Communities: Functional and Dynamic Aspects
  • 2.3.1. The Concept of Community and Phytosociology
  • 2.3.2. Dynamism, Cycles, and Ecological Successions
  • Chapter 3. Structural, Functional, and Ecological Characteristics of the Main Biodeteriogens
  • 3.1. Bacteria (Eubacteria and Archaea)
  • 3.1.1. Morphological and Structural Characteristics
  • 3.1.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.1.2a. Autotrophic Bacteria
  • Sulphur-oxidizing Bacteria
  • Nitrifying Bacteria
  • Hydrogen Bacteria
  • Iron Bacteria
  • 3.1.2b. Heterotrophic Bacteria
  • Proteolytic and Ammonifying Bacteria
  • Cellulolytic Bacteria
  • Amylolytic Bacteria
  • Lipolytic Bacteria
  • Denitrifying Bacteria
  • 3.1.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • 3.2. Fungi
  • 3.2.1. Morphological and Structural Characteristics
  • 3.2.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.2.2a. Asexual or Agamic Reproduction
  • 3.2.2b. Sexual Reproduction
  • 3.2.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • 3.2.4. Meristematic Fungi
  • 3.3. Algae and Cyanobacteria
  • 3.3.1. Structural and Morphological Characteristics
  • 3.3.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.3.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • 3.4. Lichens
  • 3.4.1. Structural and Morphological Characteristics
  • 3.4.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.4.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • 3.5. Bryophytes
  • 3.5.1. Structural and Morphological Characteristics
  • 3.5.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.5.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • 3.6. Vascular Plants
  • 3.6.1. Structural and Morphological Characteristics
  • 3.6.2. Physiological and Reproductive Characteristics
  • 3.6.3. Ecological Characteristics
  • Chapter 4. Biodeterioration Processes in Relation to Cultural Heritage Materials
  • 4.1. Materials of Plant Origin
  • 4.1a. General Characteristics of Materials of Plant Origin
  • 4.1b. General Processes of Biodeterioration of Materials of Plant Origin
  • 4.1.1. Wood
  • 4.1.1a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.1.1b. Biodeterioration of Wood
  • 4.1.2. Paper
  • 4.1.2a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.1.2b. Biodeterioration of Paper
  • 4.1.3. Textile Fibers (Cotton, Linen, and Other Fibers)
  • 4.1.3a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.1.3b. Biodeterioration of Textiles of Plant Origin
  • 4.2. Materials of Animal Origin
  • 4.2a. General Characteristics of Materials of Animal Origin
  • 4.2b. General Processes Involved in the Biodeterioration of Materials of Animal Origin
  • 4.2.1. Parchment and Leather
  • 4.2.1a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.2.1b. Biodeterioration of Leather and Parchment
  • 4.2.2. Textile Fibers (Silk and Wool)
  • 4.2.2a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.2.2b. Biodeterioration of Fibers of Animal Origin
  • 4.3. Stone and Related Materials
  • 4.3.1. Natural Stone Materials
  • 4.3.1a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.3.1b. Biodeterioration of Natural Stone
  • 4.3.2. Artificial Stone
  • 4.3.2a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.3.2b. Biodeterioration of Artificial Stone Materials
  • 4.4. Metallic and Vitreous Materials
  • 4.4.1. Glass
  • 4.4.1a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.4.1b. Biodeterioration of Glass
  • 4.4.2. Metals
  • 4.4.2a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.4.2b. Biodeterioration of Metals
  • 4.5. Composite Materials
  • 4.5.1. Easel Paintings
  • 4.5.1a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.5.1b. Biodeterioration of Easel Paintings
  • 4.5.2. Photographic Materials
  • 4.5.2a. Structure and Composition
  • 4.5.2b. Biodeterioration of Photographic Materials
  • 4.6. Products Employed in Conservation
  • Chapter 5. Problems of Biodeterioration in Relation to Particular Types of Environments
  • 5.1. Enclosed Environments
  • 5.1.1. Libraries and Archives
  • 5.1.1a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.1.1b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.1.2. Museum
  • 5.1.2a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.1.2b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.1.3. Churches and Crypts
  • 5.1.3a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.1.3b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.1.4. Tombs, Catacombs, and Other Hypogean Environments
  • 5.1.4a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.1.4b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.2. Outdoor Environments
  • 5.2.1. Monuments and Artifacts in Urban Environments
  • 5.2.1a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.2.1b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.2.2. Monuments and Artifacts in Parks and Rural Environments
  • 5.2.2a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.2.2b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.2.3. Monuments and Artifacts in Coastal Environments
  • 5.2.3a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.2.3b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.2.4. Fountains and Nymphaea
  • 5.2.4a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.2.4b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.3. Semienclosed Environments
  • 5.3.1. Loggias and Porticoes
  • 5.3.1a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.3.1b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.3.2. Rupestrian Environments
  • 5.3.2a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.3.2b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.4. Marine and Freshwater Environments
  • 5.4a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.4b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 5.5. Edaphic Environments
  • 5.5a. Characteristics of the Environment and of the Materials
  • 5.5b. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • Chapter 6. Biodeterioration Problems in Relation to Geographical and Climatic Contexts
  • 6.1. General Principles
  • 6.1.1. Historical and Biogeographical Aspects
  • 6.1.2. Bioclimatic and Biogeographical Regions
  • 6.2. Problems of Biodeterioration
  • 6.2.1. Desert Climates
  • 6.2.2. Mediterranean Climates
  • 6.2.3. Temperate Climates
  • 6.2.4. Tropical Climates
  • Plates
  • Part 2. Conservation of Cultural Heritage
  • Chapter 7. Prevention of Biodeterioration
  • 7.1. Guidelines for Preventive Conservation
  • 7.1.1. Enclosed Environments
  • 7.1.1a. Museums, Archives, and Libraries
  • 7.1.1b. Churches, Crypts, and Subterranean Environments
  • 7.1.2. Outdoor Environments
  • 7.1.2a. Direct Interventions on Materials in Use
  • 7.1.2b. Protective Interventions in Archaeological Sites
  • 7.1.2c. Interventions on the Environment
  • 7.2. Microclimate Monitoring
  • 7.2.1. Thermohygrometric Parameters
  • 7.2.2. Measurement Campaigns
  • 7.2.3. Data Analysis
  • 7.3. Aerobiological Monitoring
  • 7.3.1. Measurement Campaigns
  • 7.4. The Prevention of Biological Risk: Health Aspects Related to Microflora
  • 7.4.1. A Health-conscious Approach to Microbiology
  • 7.4.2. Diseases of Cultural Heritage Personnel
  • 7.4.3. Air-transmitted Diseases
  • Chapter 8. Control of Biodeterioration and Bioremediation Techniques
  • 8.1. Methodological Aspects of the Treatments
  • 8.2. Mechanical Methods
  • 8.3. Physical Methods
  • 8.3.1. Organic Materials
  • 8.3.2. Inorganic Materials
  • 8.4. Chemical Methods
  • 8.4.1. Organic Materials
  • 8.4.2. Stone Materials
  • 8.4.2a. Disinfection
  • 8.4.2b. Herbicide Treatments
  • 8.5. Bioremediation
  • 8.5.1. Microorganisms Employed in Cleaning
  • 8.5.1a. Bioremoval/Biocleaning of Unwanted Organic Substances
  • 8.5.1b. Bioremoval/Biocleaning of Sulphates and Nitrates
  • 8.5.1c. Bioremoval/Biocleaning of Calcium Oxalate Patinas
  • 8.5.2. Enzymes Used in Cleaning
  • 8.5.3. Biocalcification for the Consolidation of Stone
  • Chapter 9. Techniques and Methods of Investigation
  • 9.1. Techniques for the Study of Biodeterioration
  • 9.1.1. Sampling
  • 9.1.2. Identification of Microorganisms
  • 9.1.2a. Techniques Based on Cultures
  • 9.1.2b. Molecular Techniques
  • 9.1.2c. Identification of Microorganisms by Means of FISH
  • 9.1.2d. Detection of Microbial Activity
  • 9.1.3. Identification of Macroflora and Ecological Analysis
  • 9.1.4. Analysis for the Assessment of the Relationship with the Substrate and of the Induced Deterioration
  • 9.1.4a. Observation of Biological Specimens under the Optical Microscope
  • 9.1.4b. Observation under the Electronic Microscope
  • 9.1.4c. Identification of the Induced Deterioration and of Neoformation Products
  • 9.1.5. Measurement of Airborne Microflora
  • 9.2. Methods for Evaluating Conservation Products
  • 9.2.1. Evaluation of Biocides
  • 9.2.1a. Evaluation of Efficacy
  • 9.2.1b. Evaluation of Biocide-Substrate Interactions
  • 9.2.2. Evaluation of the Susceptibility to Biodeterioration of Conservation Products
  • 9.2.2a. Tests on the Products Themselves
  • 9.2.2b. Tests on the Products as Applied onto a Substrate
  • 9.2.2c. Modifications of the Performance Characteristics
  • Bibliography
  • Contributors
  • Index
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