Culturable fungi associated with urban stone surfaces in Mexico City

Páramo-Aguilera, L.A.; Ortega-Morales, Benjamín Otto; Narváez-Zapata, José Alberto

doi:10.2225/vol15-issue4-fulltext-6

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“…In our study of RIF involved in the alteration (darkening) of the surfaces of various urban buildings in different localities of the Province of Tarragona (Spain), 41 genera of fungi were found. Among them, Alternaria , Cladosporium , and Penicillium (present in all localities), and Aspergillus , Aureobasidium , Beauveria , Curvularia , Epicoccum , Fusarium, and Trichoderma (present only in Els Pallaresos and Reus) have been previously described as allergenic to humans [ 11 , 16 , 22 , 98 , 99 ]. Within these genera, 64 species have been identified, including Alternaria infectoria , Aureobasidium pullulans , Didymella glomerata , Didymella microchlamydospora , Exophiala xenobiotica , Knufia epidermdis , Neoscytalidium dimidiatum , and Stemphylium vesicarium (all found in Els Pallaresos, Montbrió del Camp and Reus), which are considered opportunistic pathogens for humans ( Table S1 ) [ 27 , 36 , 42 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 104 ].…”

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“…This influence could be confirmed both by the species that have been considered as the first reports mentioned above, some of them better known as plant-associated, and by the frequency at which the plant-associated fungi have been found growing on rocky substrates [ 7 , 15 ]. On the other hand, the soil that surrounds them will also influence the fungal species that might reach the rocky substrates, i.e., by spreading the spores through the air [ 8 , 15 , 22 , 41 ]. In this sense, a substantial number of the strains isolated from all sampled sites ( Figure 1 ) belonged to typical soil-borne fungal genera (i.e., Aspergillus , Fusarium , Mucor , and Penicillium ,) or to fungi frequently observed in the soil ( Alternaria and Cladosporium ).…”

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“…The fungi inhabiting monuments and urban buildings made of marble, stone, or concrete have drawn attention because of their negative impact on the cohesion and aesthetics of the construction materials. They play an important role in biodeterioration and influence public health by increasing the risk of contracting opportunistic mycoses and fungal allergies [ 1 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. The free-living, oligotrophic, dematiaceous, and non-lichenized microfungi reported in these studies have been grouped and named according to their natural habitat as rock-inhabiting fungi (RIF), although they have been isolated even from non-rocky surfaces of urban buildings and living plants, and have been reported as opportunistic animal or human pathogens [ 4 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ].…”

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Diversity of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi in Tarragona Province, Spain

Sastoque,

Cano-Lira,

Stchigel

2024

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Rock-inhabiting fungi (RIF) are usually extremely tolerant or extremophilic, as they can survive on natural and artificial rocks despite being exposed to stressful conditions. RIF have serious negative effects on the appearance and cohesion of rocky substrates, causing the alteration and decomposition of building materials, but also on human and animal health, as they can act as opportunistic pathogens. Their identification is therefore of great importance, especially in urban areas. In the present study, culturing techniques for isolating fungi, and a polyphasic taxonomic approach to their identification, were used to assess the diversity of micromycetes that darken the surfaces of buildings in various villages and cities in Tarragona Province (Spain). Sixty-four species of RIF belonging to forty-one genera were identified, including a new genus (Coccodomyces) and the following six new fungal species: Coccodomyces pleiosporus, Exophiala caementiphila, Exophiala multiformis, Neocatenulostroma spinulosum, Neodevriesia longicatenispora, and Paradevriesia holothallica. Thus, we have established that building materials are ecological niches where a high biodiversity of RIF can develop.

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Diversity of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi in Tarragona Province, Spain

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2024

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“…Pathotroph–saprotroph fungi comprise a pathogenic group, i.e., they can cause diseases or infections in other organisms, including plants, animals, and humans. In cases of deteriorated stone, the most frequently reported pathogens that are involved in the biodeterioration of cultural heritage objects are plant pathogens [ 78 , 79 ] due to their activities. When they colonize rocks, they can induce deterioration by secreting organic acids and siderophores or by producing melanin compounds [ 80 ].…”

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Seasonal Variations in Fungal Communities on the Surfaces of Lan Na Sandstone Sculptures and Their Biodeterioration Capacities

Nonthijun,

Mills,

Mills

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Environmental factors and climate are the primary factors influencing the microbial colonization and deterioration of cultural heritage in outdoor environments. Hence, it is imperative to investigate seasonal variations in microbial communities and the biodeterioration they cause. This study investigated the surfaces of sandstone sculptures at Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham, Chiang Mai, Thailand, during wet and dry seasons using culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches. The fungi isolated from the sandstone sculptures were assessed for biodeterioration attributes including drought tolerance, acid production, calcium crystal formation, and calcium precipitation. The results show that most of the fungal isolates exhibited significant potential for biodeterioration activities. Furthermore, a culture-independent approach was employed to investigate the fungal communities and assess their diversity, interrelationship, and predicted function. The fungal diversity and the communities varied seasonally. The functional prediction indicated that pathotroph–saprotroph fungi comprised the main fungal guild in the dry season, and pathotroph–saprotroph–symbiotroph fungi comprised the dominant guild in the wet season. Remarkably, a network analysis revealed numerous positive correlations among fungal taxa within each season, suggesting a potential synergy that promotes the biodeterioration of sandstone. These findings offer valuable insights into seasonal variations in fungal communities and their impacts on the biodeterioration of sandstone sculptures. This information can be utilized for monitoring, management, and maintenance strategies aimed at preserving this valuable cultural heritage.

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“…Electronic Journal of Biotechnology [40] Fungal Genetics and Biology [41] Investigación y Ciencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes [42] información Técnica Económica Agraria [43] Journal of Fertilizers and Pesticides [44] Microorganisms [45] Phytotaxa [46] Plants [7] Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología [47] Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana [48] Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad [28,49] Revista Mexicana de Fitopatología [18,31,[50][51][52][53] Revista Mexicana de Micología [8,22,54,55] Terra Latinoamericana [56] Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems [57,58] Water, Air Soil Pollution [24] Book: Agroecosistemas cafetaleros de Veracruz: biodiversidad, manejo y conservación [59] Book: Investigación en Matemáticas, Economía, Ciencias sociales y Agronomía [60] Table 2. The number of articles, total isolates, and species of the genus Trichoderma found by state in the systematic review and the GBIF platform.…”

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Trichoderma Diversity in Mexico: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ahedo-Quero,

Aquino-Bolaños,

Ortiz-Hernández

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Trichoderma is a genus of cosmopolitan fungi with more than 375 species described today. Despite its global significance in agriculture, ecosystems, and industry, few studies have focused on studying the diversity and distribution of this genus in Mexico. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to understand the diversity and distribution of Trichoderma species in Mexico, both in ecosystems and agroecosystems. For this systematic review, we used the PRISMA methodology. We reviewed forty-one scientific articles, two book chapters, and the GBIF database. We recorded a total of 1082 isolates, revealing the presence of 57 species of the genus Trichoderma in 29 states of Mexico. We found that species from the genus Trichoderma were reported in 20 agroecosystems and 6 ecosystems. T. harzianum was the predominant species in both agricultural and undisturbed soil. Tabasco and Veracruz were the states with the highest species diversity, with 20 and 14 species reported, respectively. Chiapas had the highest diversity indices (Menhinick had 3.20, Simpson had 0.89, and Margalef had 4.16). The coffee crop was the agroecosystem with the highest diversity, with 12 species reported. In the undisturbed ecosystems, tropical rainforests featured 12 different species. This study highlights the distribution of the genus Trichoderma as a cosmopolitan genus. We argue for the importance of the species that comprise the genus and its applications for social benefits.

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Culturable fungi associated with urban stone surfaces in Mexico City

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Diversity of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi in Tarragona Province, Spain

Diversity of Rock-Inhabiting Fungi in Tarragona Province, Spain

Seasonal Variations in Fungal Communities on the Surfaces of Lan Na Sandstone Sculptures and Their Biodeterioration Capacities

Trichoderma Diversity in Mexico: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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