Date of Publication: September 14, 2020

Author: Xiaobo Liu, Robert J. Koestler & Ji-Dong Gu

Summary:

Biodeterioration of stone monuments and buildings can lead to a loss of world cultural heritage. This Review discusses the role of microbes in the deterioration processes, the biochemical mechanisms involved and possible strategies for sustainable conservation of stone monuments and buildings.

Link to Full Reading:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-020-00602-5