| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6289487 | International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Forty five taxa of algae were reported from terracotta monuments of Bishnupur. âºÂ L. corticcola, S. schmidtii, N. microscopicum were the dominant cyanobacteria in these monuments. ⺠Maximum EPS was found in Lyngbya corticcola. ⺠EPS of L. corticcola plugs in the fine carvings lead to disfiguration of fine architecture. ⺠It alter the pore size, moisture circulation patterns and deteriorate the monument.
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Authors
Sikha Mandal, Jnanendra Rath,