| the bacterial aetiology of rosy discoloration of ancient wall paintings. | the inventory of microorganisms responsible for biological deterioration of ancient paintings has become an integral part of restoration activities. here, the microbial agent of rosy discoloration on medieval frescoes in the crypt of the original sin (matera, italy) was investigated by a combination of microscopic, molecular and spectroscopic approaches. the bacterial community from three rosy-discoloured painting sites was characterized by 16s rrna gene-based techniques. the eubacterial populat ... | 2007 | 17922771 |