11635
Accession Number
8524
Title Of Article Chaper
Proliferation of algae on surfaces of buildings in Singapore
Title Of Journal Book
International biodeterioration bulletin
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
113-117
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
French; German; Spanish
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
103 samples of wall scrapings were examined and 14 species detected. Orange coloured trentepholia was the most common. Infestation occured where the surface was damp due to water run-off splashback. Suitable anti-algal paints for use in the tropics are not yet available. -- ICCROM
Keywords
Stone, biodeterioration algae; Algae, algicide ICCROM
pub_id
11635