Abstract :
Fungal ability in production of organic acid have crucial role in discoloration and degradation of different
types of stone in cultural heritage objects. The aim of work was to study the Microfungi community on stone
deteriorated Sample which were collected from Murugan Temple and Vinayagar Temple at Manapparai, both
in Tamilnadu. Stone objects may support novel communities of microorganisms that are active in
biodeterioration process. In this Research work, the ability of fungi producing Organic acids were analysed,
Five fungi isolates were identified. Additionally, Growth rate of fungal isolates were observed in three
different Enrichment medium (Glucose, Sucrose & Maltose as Carbon Source).The Wet and Dry weight of
fungal mat was measured. The dry weight biomass was maximum in maltose enriched medium
Keyword :
Biodeterioration, Biomass, Dry and wet weight, Enrichment medium, Organic acids, Phenol red