Dealing with Mold The biology of mold discussed in Part II provides the foundation for effective prevention and response that we will discuss in Part III. This Part translates our understanding into practice: which specific events raise the risk of mold, how to manage...
Growth and Biodeterioration Part I introduced the fundamentals of mold in cultural heritage collections: what it is, why it grows, and why prevention matters. Part II goes deeper on the science behind two questions: what determines whether mold will grow in a given...
Understanding Mold in Cultural Heritage Collections 1. Why is mold notable? Mold appears in collections usually associated with the presence of excess moisture. It can appear discretely, affecting only a few items or surfaces, but it can also rapidly infest a large...
