Observations on Mildew Susceptibility of Painted Surfaces in Tropical Chamber Exposure

Abstract

Painted specimens of varying fungal susceptibilities were evaluated in tropical chamber exposure. Differences in results were attributed to differences in environmental conditions, substrate, fungal inoculum and nutrient salts or soil. It was concluded that a cycled walk-in tropical chamber used for microbial screening of various Army materiel supported satisfactory fungal growth on painted surfaces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA145490

Entities

People

  • A. M. Kaplan
  • B. J. Wiley
  • M. Greenberger

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anhydrides
  • Artificial Soils
  • Biodegradation
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Coatings
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Films
  • Fungi
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Polyester Plastics
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences
  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology