@misc{10481/71059,
year = {2021},
month = {9},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/71059},
abstract = {All fountains are inhabited by phototrophic microorganisms, especially if they are functional
and located outdoors. This fact, along with the regular presence of water and the intrinsic
bioreceptivity of stone material, easily favors the biological development. Many of these organisms
are responsible for the biodeterioration phenomena and recognizing them could help to define the
best strategies for the conservation and maintenance of monumental fountains. The presence of
biological growth involves different activities for the conservation of artistic fountains. This paper is
a review of the phototrophic biodiversity reported in 46 fountains and gives a whole vision on coping
with biodeteriogens of fountains, being an elementary guide for professionals in the field of stone
conservation. It is focused on recognizing the main phototrophs by using simplified dichotomous
keys for cyanobacteria, green algae and diatoms. Some basic issues related to the handling of the
samples and with the control of these types of microalgae are also briefly described, in order to assist
interested professionals when dealing with the biodiversity of monumental fountains.},
organization = {GOVERNMENT OF ANDALUSIA	A-HUM-279-UGR18	
P18-FR-4477},
organization = {European Commission	A-HUM-279-UGR18	
P18-FR-4477},
organization = {SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITIVENESS	PID2019.109713RB.100},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {Green algae},
keywords = {Diatoms},
keywords = {Cyanobacteria},
keywords = {Microalgae},
keywords = {Stone conservation},
keywords = {Diagnosis tool},
keywords = {Preservation strategies},
keywords = {Biodeterioration},
title = {Facing Phototrophic Microorganisms That Colonize Artistic Fountains and Other Wet Stone Surfaces: Identification Keys},
doi = {10.3390/app11188787},
author = {Bolívar Galiano, Fernando Carlos and Abad Ruiz, Clara and Sánchez Castillo, Pedro Miguel},
}