Investigation of Fungal Mycelia - Biotransformation of Mineral Based Substratum
Network Formation
Aspergillus is a group of moulds, which are found everywhere worldwide, they are well known for their ability to degrade concrete and are also linked to infections in patients with haematological diseases. We will be looking at a particular strain of Aspergillus known as Aspergillus niger.
This destructive fungus is being analysed for thigmotropic characteristics (the ability to sense and respond to changes in surface topography). This project aims to investigate the significant effects of fungal penetration and biotransformation of mineral-based substrata, in particular emphasising their deteriorative potential on rock, building stone and mineral surfaces and their involvement in the formation of secondary mycogenic minerals.
Links
- Dr Robert Keatch Research Pages: http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~rpkeatch/research.htm
- Regenerative Medicine& Tissue Engineering: Tissue engineering flyer (MS Word, 96 Kb)
- Biomedical Engineering Research Pages: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/biomedeng/research/research.html
Papers
- Dr Robert Keatch - Publication List: http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~rpkeatch/publ.htm
Contact
- Dr Robert Keatch (r.p.keatch@dundee.ac.uk)
- Dr Fordyce Davidson (f.a.davidson@dundee.ac.uk)
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