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Building Mycology

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Building Mycology

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Building Mycology book

Management of Decay and Health in Buildings

Building Mycology

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Building Mycology book

Management of Decay and Health in Buildings
Edited ByDr Jagjit Singh, Jagjit Singh
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 1994
eBook Published 15 September 1994
Pub. Location London
Imprint Taylor & Francis
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203974735
Pages 356
eBook ISBN 9780203974735
Subjects Built Environment
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Singh, D.J., & Singh, J. (Eds.). (1994). Building Mycology: Management of Decay and Health in Buildings (1st ed.). Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203974735

ABSTRACT

Biodeterioration is the most common problem of mankind and its record can be traced back to biblical times or probably earlier. Building Mycology deals with the study of fungi in and around the building environment, having direct and indirect effect on the health of the building, its materials, structures and occupants.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter 1|18 pages

The built environment of fungi and the development

chapter 2|11 pages

Introduction, ecology, taxonomy and economic importance of fungi in buildings

chapter 3|23 pages

Nature and extent of deterioration in buildings due to fungi

chapter 4|19 pages

The physiology and decay in buildings morphology of fungal

chapter 5|44 pages

Indoor aerobiology and health

chapter 6|28 pages

Fungal disfigurement of interior finishes

chapter 7|26 pages

Inspection, monitoring and environmental control of timber decay

chapter 8|22 pages

Detection and biocontrol of wood decay organisms

chapter 9|26 pages

Chemical control of fungal decay in buildings

chapter 10|17 pages

Biodeterioration of wall paintings: the Indian experience

chapter 11|19 pages

Indoor mycology: the North American experience

chapter 12|15 pages

Fungal problems in buildings: the Danish experience

chapter 13|16 pages

The effect of filamentous fungi on stone monuments: the Spanish experience

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