Isolation and characterization of epilithic chlorophytes and cyanobacteria from two Spanish cathedrals (Salamanca and Toledo)
1993
Ortega Calvo, J. J. | Sánchez Castillo, P. M. | Hernández Mariné, M. | Sáiz-Jiménez, Cesáreo | Comisión Interministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología, CICYT (España) | European Commission
15 pages, 41 figures, 2 tables, 40 references.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]The chlorophytes and the cyanobacteria present in samples from the outer zones of the cathedrals of Salamanca and Toledo (Spain) were isolaled and determined. A total of 21 taxa were studied, 8 belonging to Cyanobacteria and 13 to Chlorophyta. The most common species within the samples studied are the chlorophytes Klebsormidium flaccidum and Muriella terrestris, and the cyanobacteria Microcoleus vaginatus and Phormidium autumnale. Species distribution is discussed in relation to microclimatic conditions. It is found that in some cases, samples taken near ground level are characterized by the absence of cyanobacteria, which are however present in samples taken from places exposed to sunlight, at 50 m height. The possible biodeterioration mechanisms in which these chlorophytes and cyanobacteria could be involved are discussed.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]This research has been supported by the C.E.C. through contract EV4V 0061 E and C.I.C.Y.T. (PAT89-0767-C04), Spain.
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