Fungal Microbiomes Associated with Green and Non-Green Building Materials.

ABSTRACT: Water-damaged buildings can lead to fungal growth and occupant health problems. Green building materials, derived from renewable sources, are increasingly utilized in construction and renovations. However, the question as to what fungi will grow on these green compared to non-green materials, after they get wet, has not been adequately studied. By determining what fungi grow on each type of material, the potential health risks can be more adequately assessed. In this study, we inoculated green and non-green pieces of ceiling tile, composite board, drywall, and flooring with indoor dust containing a complex mixture of naturally occurring fungi. The materials were saturated with water and incubated for two months in a controlled environment. The resulting fungal microbiomes were evaluated us

SUBMITTER: Coombs K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5906815 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature