Cozzolino, Alessia (2025) Analysis of the main ecological parameters affecting the colonization of higher plants in the Biodeterioration of Historic Buildings. A focus on Castles, Towers and Archaeological Sites. [Tesi di dottorato]
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| Tipologia del documento: | Tesi di dottorato |
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| Lingua: | English |
| Titolo: | Analysis of the main ecological parameters affecting the colonization of higher plants in the Biodeterioration of Historic Buildings. A focus on Castles, Towers and Archaeological Sites |
| Autori: | Autore Email Cozzolino, Alessia alessia.cozzolino2@unina.it |
| Data: | 6 Giugno 2025 |
| Numero di pagine: | 136 |
| Istituzione: | Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II |
| Dipartimento: | Agraria |
| Dottorato: | Sustainable agricultural and forestry systems and food security |
| Ciclo di dottorato: | 37 |
| Coordinatore del Corso di dottorato: | nome email Maggio, Albino almaggio@unina.it |
| Tutor: | nome email Motti, Riccardo [non definito] Bonanomi, Giuliano [non definito] Vitasović-Kosić, Ivana [non definito] |
| Data: | 6 Giugno 2025 |
| Numero di pagine: | 136 |
| Parole chiave: | biodeterioration; cultural heritage; higher plants; hazard index |
| Settori scientifico-disciplinari del MIUR: | Area 05 - Scienze biologiche > BIO/02 - Botanica sistematica |
| Informazioni aggiuntive: | Appartenente al ciclo 37 |
| Depositato il: | 18 Giu 2025 09:05 |
| Ultima modifica: | 12 Ago 2026 05:38 |
| URI: | https://www.fedoa.unina.it/id/eprint/16772 |
Abstract
The deterioration of historic stone structures due to vascular plant colonization is a critical yet underexplored issue in the Mediterranean context. This thesis presents a comprehensive investigation into the biodeteriorative role of vascular flora, integrating field-based observations with experimental analyses. Four interrelated studies were conducted to explore species composition, ecological preferences, and substrate interactions across various heritage contexts. The first study examines castles and towers in Campania (Italy), revealing that porous substrates such as tuff and sandstone are particularly susceptible to colonization by deteriogenic phanerophytes. The second study focuses on major archaeological sites (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and Velia), where floristic diversity and Hazard Index values were linked to conservation status, anthropogenic disturbance, and substrate type. The third study shifts to Croatian limestone-built sites, highlighting how elevation and maintenance influence vegetation patterns despite lithological uniformity. The final study, based on rhizotron experiments, investigates root development of Diplotaxis tenuifolia and Petrosedum rupestre in different stone substrates, shedding light on species-specific colonization strategies. Collectively, the findings support the creation of predictive models and diagnostic tools to inform conservation strategies, emphasizing the need for substrate-specific and context-sensitive management practices to mitigate plant-induced risks to cultural heritage.
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