From on-site to in-lab: Microscopic observation of fungal proliferation on 17th century mural paintings

The fungal community of biodeteriorated 17th century mural paintings within the nave and altar portion old Church Holy Ascension (Veliki Krcimir, Nisava District, Serbia) has been studied via an array microscopic analyses in order to detect actively growing fungi assess their potential damage painted layer mortar. In situ microscopy, performed with portable microscopes, together optical scanning electron revealed impairments form cracks biopitting, along surface salt deposits hidden, symptomless growth. Various structures, such as fully developed fruiting bodies melanized mycelia, clusters microcolonial lichen soredia, well a conidial apparatus numerous conidia mass have observed, all attesting presence on interspaces between Based observed reproductive main agents biodeterioration identified Chaetomium Cladosporium genera. documented deterioration symptoms are most likely due hyphal penetration formation other structures.