Fungal involvement in bioweathering and biotransformation of rocks and minerals

Burford, E. P.; Fomina, M.; Gadd, G. M.

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Fungal involvement in bioweathering and biotransformation of rocks and minerals

Burford, E. P., Fomina, M., Gadd, G. M.·2003·Mineralogical Magazine

DOI 10.1180/0026461036760154

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Abstract In the Earth’s lithosphere, fungi are of fundamental importance as decomposer organisms, animal and plant pathogens and symbionts (e.g. lichens and mycorrhizas), being ubiquitous in sub-aerial and subsoil environments. The ability of fungi to interact with minerals, metals, metalloids and organic compounds through biomechanical and biochemical processes, makes them ideally suited as biological weathering agents of rock and building stone. They also play a fundamental role in biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, (e.g. C, N, P and S) and metals (e.g. Na, Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Co and Ni) essential for the growth of living organisms in the biosphere. In addition they play an integral role in the mobilization and immobilization of non-essential metals (e.g. Cs, Al, Cd, Hg and Pb). Most studies on mineral-microbe interactions and microbial involvement in geological processes have concentrated on bacteria and archaea (Prokaryota): fungi (Eukaryota) have, to a certain extent, been neglected. This article addresses the role of fungi in geomicrobiological processes, emphasizing their deteriorative potential on rock, building stone and mineral surfaces and involvement in the formation of secondary mycogenic minerals. Such roles of fungi are also of importance for the global carbon reservoir and have potential biotechnological applications, e.g. in the bioremediation of xenobiotic-, metal- and/or radionuclide-contaminated soils and wastes, and metal/radionuclide recovery.

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Oxalate production by fungi: significance in geomycology, biodeterioration and bioremediation
Gadd, G. M., Bahri-Esfahani, J., Li, Q., Rhee, Y. J., Wei, Z., Fomina, M., & Liang, X. (2014) · Fungal Biology Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.fbr.2014.05.001 · Cited by 399 · see citing works
“Mycogenic oxalates are one important example of fungal biomineral formation (see Burford et al., 2003a,b; Gadd, 2007, 2010; Gadd and Fomina, 2011; Gadd et al., 2012 for other mycominerals).”
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Impacts of global warming on Permo-Triassic terrestrial ecosystems
Benton, M. J., & Newell, A. J. (2012) · Gondwana Research · doi:10.1016/j.gr.2012.12.010 · Cited by 299 · see citing works
“Finally the importance of lichens, fungi and bacteria in accelerating chemical weathering processes (Burford et al., 2003) provides an interesting and unexplored link between evidence for enhanced weathering at the PTB and the fungal spike.”
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Role of Oxalic Acid Overexcretion in Transformations of Toxic Metal Minerals by Beauveria caledonica
Fomina, M., Hillier, S., Charnock, J., Melville, K., Alexander, I. J., & Gadd, G. M. (2005) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.71.1.371-381.2005 · Cited by 292 · see citing works
“Fungi, which are a major and often dominant component of the microbiota in soils and mineral substrates, are important as decomposer organisms, animal and plant symbionts and pathogens, and spoilage organisms of natural and synthetic materials, and they play an important role in biogeochemical cycles of elements (7, 1…”
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Can filamentous fungi form biofilms?
Harding, M. W., Marques, L. L. R., Howard, R. J., & Olson, M. E. (2009) · Trends in Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.tim.2009.08.007 · Cited by 291 · see citing works
Physical and Chemical Controls on the Critical Zone
Anderson, S. P., von Blanckenburg, F., & White, A. F. (2007) · Elements · doi:10.2113/gselements.3.5.315 · Cited by 290 · see citing works
“Freed from surrounding rock, the parcel then moves stochastically, as it is mechanically and biomechanically impelled through the soil and moved downs-lope (Mudd and Furbish 2006; Kaste et al. 2007), undergoing abiotic weathering and biologically driven nutrient extraction (Burford et al. 2003).”
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Bacterial, Archaeal and Fungal Succession in the Forefield of a Receding Glacier
Zumsteg, A., Luster, J., Sandén, H., Smittenberg, R. H., Brunner, I. L., Bernasconi, S. M., Zeyer, J., & Frey, B. (2011) · Microbial Ecology · doi:10.1007/s00248-011-9991-8 · Cited by 231 · see citing works
“Their ability to interact with minerals and organic compounds through physical and chemical processes makes them contributors to rock weathering [8, 9, 20].”
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Biodiversity, and biotechnological contribution of beneficial soil microbiomes for nutrient cycling, plant growth improvement and nutrient uptake
Yadav, A. N., Kour, D., Kaur, T., Devi, R., Yadav, A., Dikilitaş, M., Abdel-Azeem, A. M., Ahluwalia, A. S., & Saxena, A. K. (2021) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2021.102009 · Cited by 228 · see citing works
Isolation ofPaenibacillussp. and Assessment of its Potential for Enhancing Mineral Weathering
Liu, D., Lian, B., & Dong, H. (2012) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451.2011.576602 · Cited by 226 · see citing works
“Bioweathering as a common geochemical process is the erosion, decay and decomposition of rocks and minerals mediated by living organisms (Burford et al. 2003; Gadd 2007).”
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Microbial Interaction with Clay Minerals and Its Environmental and Biotechnological Implications
Fomina, M., & Skorochod, I. (2020) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min10100861 · Cited by 224 · see citing works
“5% w/v) to the liquid medium seemed to create more favourable conditions for greater biomass yield under the deficiency of mineral nutrients, including the most important for active growth sources, nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as the essential metal potassium [24,196,206].”
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Microbial release of potassium from K-bearing minerals by thermophilic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus
Lian, B., Wang, B., Pan, M., Liu, C., & Teng, H. H. (2007) · Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.gca.2007.10.005 · Cited by 218 · see citing works
Microbiology of the Atmosphere-Rock Interface: How Biological Interactions and Physical Stresses Modulate a Sophisticated Microbial Ecosystem
Gorbushina, A. A., & Broughton, W. J. (2009) · Annual Review of Microbiology · doi:10.1146/annurev.micro.091208.073349 · Cited by 215 · see citing works
Geomicrobiology of the built environment
Gadd, G. M. (2017) · Nature Microbiology · doi:10.1038/nmicrobiol.2016.275 · Cited by 201 · see citing works
Role of Fungi in the Biomineralization of Calcite
Bindschedler, S., Cailleau, G., & Verrecchia, É. P. (2016) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min6020041 · Cited by 200 · see citing works
“Indeed, in terms of diversity of metabolic processes associated to elemental cycling, they have a profound influence on biogeochemical cycles of both organic and inorganic components of the Earth system [25,43,49,59].”
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Microbially induced deterioration of architectural heritages: routes and mechanisms involved
Dakal, T. C., & Cameotra, S. S. (2012) · Environmental Sciences Europe · doi:10.1186/2190-4715-24-36 · Cited by 193 · see citing works
“Their ability to grow on variety of substrate, endure extremes of environmental conditions, establishing mutualistic association with cyanobacteria and algae as lichens [51] and adopting various structural, morphological and metabolic strategies further enhances their versatility and adaptability [46,100].”
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Interactions of fungi with concrete: Significant importance for bio-based self-healing concrete
Luo, J., Chen, X., Crump, J., Zhou, H., Davies, D. G., Zhou, G., Zhang, N., & Jin, C. (2018) · Construction and Building Materials · doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.12.233 · Cited by 191 · see citing works
Roots, rock, and regolith: Biomechanical and biochemical weathering by trees and its impact on hillslopes—A critical literature review
Pawlik, Ł., Phillips, J. D., & Šamonil, P. (2016) · Earth-Science Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.earscirev.2016.06.002 · Cited by 183 · see citing works
“Effects of biochemical weathering include changes in mineral crystals microtopography by pitting and etching on their surfaces, and even complete dissolution of mineral grains (Burford et al., 2003).”
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Characterization of Fungal Community Structure on a Weathered Pegmatitic Granite
Gleeson, D. B., Clipson, N., Melville, K., Gadd, G. M., & McDermott, F. P. (2005) · Microbial Ecology · doi:10.1007/s00248-005-0198-8 · Cited by 173 · see citing works
“Fungi may make significant contributions to surface weathering processes, as growing fungal hyphae physically disrupt minerals, exposing fresh surfaces, and fungi produce and excrete large amounts of ligands that enhance the dissolution of minerals, thus supplying soluble nutrients critical to the survival and prolife…”
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Biohydrometallurgy techniques of low grade ores: A review on black shale
Anjum, F., Shahid, M. A. K., & Akçıl, A. (2012) · Hydrometallurgy · doi:10.1016/j.hydromet.2012.01.007 · Cited by 169 · see citing works
The role of microorganisms in gold processing and recovery—A review
Kaksonen, A. H., Mudunuru, B. M., & Hackl, R. P. (2013) · Hydrometallurgy · doi:10.1016/j.hydromet.2013.11.008 · Cited by 169 · see citing works
Efficacy of Biofertilizers: Challenges to Improve Crop Production
Malusà, E., Pinzari, F., & Canfora, L. (2016) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2644-4_2 · Cited by 166 · see citing works
“For example, fertile soil may contain a fungal network up to 10,000 km/m 2 (Burford et al. 2003 ).”
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Geomycology: metals, actinides and biominerals
Gadd, G. M., Rhee, Y. J., Stephenson, K. S., & Wei, Z. (2011) · Environmental Microbiology Reports · doi:10.1111/j.1758-2229.2011.00283.x · Cited by 153 · see citing works
“…of stone, wood, plaster, cement and other building materials, and important components of rock-inhabiting microbial communities, participating in mineral dissolution and secondary mineral formation (Burford et al., 2003a,b; 2006; Gadd et al., 2005; 2007; Fomina et al., 2005a,b; Gadd, 2007a) (Fig.”
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An updated global review of solutional weathering processes and forms in quartz sandstones and quartzites
Wray, R. A. L., & Sauro, F. (2017) · Earth-Science Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.earscirev.2017.06.008 · Cited by 153 · see citing works
Plausible mechanisms for the boring on carbonates by microbial phototrophs
García‐Pichel, F. (2006) · Sedimentary Geology · doi:10.1016/j.sedgeo.2005.12.013 · Cited by 147 · see citing works
“But by far the most common, widespread and environmentally significant of carbonate borers are microorganisms: fungi (Burford et al., 2003), microalgae and cyanobacteria (Golubic, 1969) that actively dissolve carbonate substrates, excavating microscopic galleries as they grow within them (Fig.”
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Biotite weathering and nutrient uptake by ectomycorrhizal fungus, Suillus tomentosus, in liquid-culture experiments
Balogh‐Brunstad, Z., Keller, C. K., Dickinson, J. T., Stevens, F., Li, C. Y., & Bormann, B. T. (2008) · Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.gca.2008.04.003 · Cited by 144 · see citing works
Zinc Phosphate and Pyromorphite Solubilization by Soil Plant-Symbiotic Fungi
Fomina, M., Alexander, I. J., Hillier, S., & Gadd, G. M. (2004) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490450490462066 · Cited by 140 · see citing works
“, oxalates, sulphides, phosphates or carbonates (Sayer and Gadd 1997; Gharieb, Sayer, and Gadd 1998; Gadd 1993, 2000, 2001; Burford et al. 2003).”
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The role of microorganisms and biofilms in the breakdown and dissolution of quartz and glass
Brehm, U., Gorbushina, A. A., & Mottershead, D. N. (2005) · Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology · doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2004.10.017 · Cited by 138 · see citing works
Potassium as an Important Plant Nutrient in Sustainable Agriculture: A State of the Art
Jaiswal, D. K., Verma, J. P., Prakash, S., Meena, V. S., & Meena, R. S. (2016) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2776-2_2 · Cited by 137 · see citing works
Biomineralization of Fungal Hyphae with Calcite (CaCO3) and Calcium Oxalate Mono- and Dihydrate in Carboniferous Limestone Microcosms
Burford, E. P., Hillier, S., & Gadd, G. M. (2006) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490450600964375 · Cited by 136 · see citing works
“…fungi exist as part of the microbial community in rocks, their precise role in rock weathering and the transformation of minerals has received less attention when compared with photoautotrophs, and chemolithotrophic and chemoorganotrophic bacteria (Sterflinger 2000; Burford et al. 2003, 2003b).”
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Soil aggregate stability related to soil density, root length, and mycorrhiza using site-specific Alnus incana and Melanogaster variegatus s.l.
Graf, F., & Frei, M. (2013) · Ecological Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2013.04.037 · Cited by 134 · see citing works
The hydromagnesite playas of Atlin, British Columbia, Canada: A biogeochemical model for CO2 sequestration
Power, I. M., Wilson, S., Thom, J. M., Dipple, G. M., Gabites, J. E., & Southam, G. (2009) · Chemical Geology · doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2009.01.012 · Cited by 153 · see citing works
“, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Co, and Ni) that are vital to microbial and plant growth (Burford et al., 2003).”
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The oxalate–carbonate pathway in soil carbon storage: the role of fungi and oxalotrophic bacteria
Verrecchia, É. P., Braissant, O., & Cailleau, G. (2006) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/cbo9780511550522.013 · Cited by 129 · see citing works
Mycotransformation of organic and inorganic substrates
Gadd, G. M. (2004) · Mycologist · doi:10.1017/s0269915x04002022 · Cited by 127 · see citing works
“Fungi are also major biodeterioration agents of stone, wood, plaster, cement and other building materials, and it is now realised that they are important components of rock-inhabiting microbial communities with significant roles in mineral dissolution and secondary mineral formation (Burford et al., 2003).”
The Role of Fungi and Lichens in the Biodeterioration of Stone Monuments
Salvadori, O., & Municchia, A. C. (2016) · The Open Conference Proceedings Journal · doi:10.2174/2210289201607020039 · Cited by 123 · see citing works
“Sterflinger [23] and Burford [45] reported some lists of common fungal species isolated from building stone and rocks (sandstone, marble, granite, limestone, soapstone, quartzite, andesite, and basalt) in various geographical and climatic zones.”
Mechanism of Potassium Solubilization in the Agricultural Soils by the Help of Soil Microorganisms
Masood, S., & Bano, A. (2016) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2776-2_10 · Cited by 119 · see citing works
Geomicrobiology of Eukaryotic Microorganisms
Gadd, G. M., & Raven, J. A. (2010) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451003703006 · Cited by 119 · see citing works
“These include essential metals as well as anionic nutrient species like sulfate and phosphate (Burford et al. 2003a; Gadd 2010).”
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Silica and testate amoebae in a soil under pine–oak forest
Aoki, Y., Hoshino, M., & Matsubara, T. (2007) · Geoderma · doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2007.07.009 · Cited by 118 · see citing works
Fungal transformations of uranium oxides
Fomina, M., Charnock, J., Hillier, S., Alvarez, R., & Gadd, G. M. (2007) · Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1111/j.1462-2920.2007.01288.x · Cited by 114 · see citing works
Metals Extraction from Sulfide Ores with Microorganisms: The Bioleaching Technology and Recent Developments
Sajjad, W., Zheng, G., Din, G., Ma, X., Rafiq, M., & Wang, X. (2019) · Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals · doi:10.1007/s12666-018-1516-4 · Cited by 111 · see citing works
Principles of demineralization: Modern strategies for the isolation of organic frameworks
Ehrlich, H., Koutsoukos, P. G., Demadis, K. D., & Сергеевич, П. О. (2008) · Micron · doi:10.1016/j.micron.2008.02.004 · Cited by 109 · see citing works
Exploration of silicate solubilizing bacteria for sustainable agriculture and silicon biogeochemical cycle
Raturi, G., Sharma, Y., Rana, V., Thakral, V., Myaka, B., Salvi, P., Singh, M. P., Dhar, H., & Deshmukh, R. K. (2021) · Plant Physiology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.06.039 · Cited by 105 · see citing works
OBSERVATIONS ON THE BIODIVERSITY OF SULFIDIC KARST HABITATS
Engel, A. S. (2007) · Cited by 97 · see citing works
Degradation of organic matter from black shales and charcoal by the wood-rotting fungus Schizophyllum commune and release of DOC and heavy metals in the aqueous phase
Wengel, M., Kothe, E., Schmidt, C. M., Heide, K., & Gleixner, G. (2006) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.12.012 · Cited by 96 · see citing works
Earthworm induced mineral weathering: Preliminary results
Carpenter, D., Hodson, M. E., Eggleton, P., & Kirk, C. A. (2007) · European Journal of Soil Biology · doi:10.1016/j.ejsobi.2007.08.053 · Cited by 95 · see citing works
Fungal degradation of calcium-, lead- and silicon-bearing minerals
Adeyemi, A. O., & Gadd, G. M. (2005) · BioMetals · doi:10.1007/s10534-005-1539-2 · Cited by 91 · see citing works
“Hyphae may follow fissures and cavities found in rocks and cause physical damage but are also capable of excreting inorganic and organic metabolites, such as H, CO2, siderophores and carboxylic acids, which contribute to biochemical weathering (Burford et al. 2003).”
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Pioneering fungi from the Damma glacier forefield in the Swiss Alps can promote granite weathering
Brunner, I. L., Plötze, M. L., Rieder, S. R., Zumsteg, A., Furrer, G., & Frey, B. (2011) · Geobiology · doi:10.1111/j.1472-4669.2011.00274.x · Cited by 91 · see citing works
“Most of these fungi are known to inhabit various rock substrates such as granite (Burford et al., 2003).”
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Phosphorus biogeochemistry regulated by carbonates in soil
Geng, Y., Pan, S., Zhang, L., Qiu, J., He, K., Gao, H., Li, Z., & Tian, D. (2022) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2022.113894 · Cited by 88 · see citing works
Fungal biodeterioration and preservation of cultural heritage, artwork, and historical artifacts: extremophily and adaptation
Gadd, G. M., Fomina, M., & Pinzari, F. (2024) · Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews · doi:10.1128/mmbr.00200-22 · Cited by 88 · see citing works
Rock-Building Fungi
Fomina, M., Burford, E. P., Hillier, S., Kierans, M., & Gadd, G. M. (2010) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451003702974 · Cited by 92 · see citing works
“, carboxylic acids, amino acids, siderophores and phenolic compounds (Muller et al. 1995; Renshaw et al. 2002; Van Hees et al. 2003; Burford et al. 2003).”
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Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Stone Biodeterioration
Cutler, N. A., & VILES, H. A. (2010) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451003702933 · Cited by 88 · see citing works
“2003b) with approximately 60 species reported for building stone (including sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, andesite and basalt) (Burford et al. 2003a).”
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Invasion of the French Paleolithic painted cave of Lascaux by members of the Fusarium solani species complex
Dupont, J., Jacquet, C., Dennetière, B., Lacoste, S., Bousta, F., Orial, G., Cruaud, C., Couloux, A., & Roquebert, M. (2007) · Mycologia · doi:10.3852/mycologia.99.4.526 · Cited by 88 · see citing works
Strategizing carbon-neutral mines: A case for pilot projects
Power, I., McCutcheon, J., Harrison, A., Wilson, S., Dipple, G., Kelly, S., Southam, C., & Southam, G. (2014) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min4020399 · Cited by 87 · see citing works
“Several studies have demonstrated enhanced dissolution of serpentine and olivine by microbes mainly through the production of organic acids (e.g., [56–58]).”
Fungi, Rocks, and Minerals
Gadd, G. M. (2017) · Elements · doi:10.2113/gselements.13.3.171 · Cited by 86 · see citing works
Bioweathering and Biotransformation of Granitic Rock Minerals by Actinomycetes
Abdulla, H. (2009) · Microbial Ecology · doi:10.1007/s00248-009-9549-1 · Cited by 84 · see citing works
“Microorganisms induce chemical weathering of rocks and leaching of its minerals by the excretion of organic acids and other metabolites; even CO2 produced during metabolism can lead to carbonic acid attack on mineral surfaces [5, 10, 36].”
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Fungal diversity and its contribution to the biodeterioration of mural paintings in two 1700-year-old tombs of China
Ma, W., Wu, F., Tian, T., He, D., Zhang, Q., Gu, J., Duan, Y., Ma, D., Wang, W., & Feng, H. (2020) · International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.104972 · Cited by 83 · see citing works
Fungi associated with rocks of the A tacama D esert: taxonomy, distribution, diversity, ecology and bioprospection for bioactive compounds
Gonçalves, V. N., Cantrell, C. L., Wedge, D. E., Ferreira, M. C., Soares, M. A., Jacob, M. R., de Oliveira, F. S., Galante, D., Rodrigues, F., Alves, T. M. D. A., et al. (2015) · Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1111/1462-2920.13005 · Cited by 82 · see citing works
Heavy Metal Pollutants: Environmental and Biotechnological Aspects
Gadd, G. M. (2009) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-012373944-5.00149-8 · Cited by 80 · see citing works
Fungal strategies for dealing with environment- and agriculture-induced stresses
Rangel, D. E. N., Finlay, R. D., Hallsworth, J. E., Dadachova, E., & Gadd, G. M. (2018) · Fungal Biology · doi:10.1016/j.funbio.2018.02.002 · Cited by 78 · see citing works
Saprotrophic soil fungi to improve phosphorus solubilisation and release: In vitro abilities of several species
Ceci, A., Pinzari, F., Russo, F., Maggi, O., & Persiani, A. M. (2017) · AMBIO · doi:10.1007/s13280-017-0972-0 · Cited by 77 · see citing works
“According to Burford et al. (2003) fungi solubilise minerals, including phosphate rocks, with active secretion of organic acids, proton efflux out the plasma membrane, formation of carbonic acid in the media as a result of respiratory CO2 production.”
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Biotransformation of manganese oxides by fungi: solubilization and production of manganese oxalate biominerals
Wei, Z., Hillier, S., & Gadd, G. M. (2012) · Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1111/j.1462-2920.2012.02776.x · Cited by 76 · see citing works
Experimental observations on fungal diagenesis of carbonate substrates
Kolo, K., Keppens, E., Préat, A., & Claeys, P. (2007) · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · doi:10.1029/2006jg000203 · Cited by 75 · see citing works
“…hyphae growth produces mechanical pressure that may dislodge matrix grains and cause substrate disintegration [Chen et al., 2000; Sterflinger, 2000; Warscheid and Braams, 2000; Burford et al., 2003b; Hoffland et al., 2004], thus increasing the surface area exposed to fungal G01007 KOLO ET AL.”
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Comparison of a bio-based corrosion inhibitor versus benzotriazole on corroded copper surfaces
Albini, M., Letardi, P., Mathys, L., Brambilla, L., Schröter, J., Junier, P., & Joseph, É. (2018) · Corrosion Science · doi:10.1016/j.corsci.2018.08.020 · Cited by 75 · see citing works
Phototrophic Community in Gypsum Crust from the Atacama Desert Studied by Raman Spectroscopy and Microscopic Imaging
Vítek, P., Cámara, B., Edwards, H. G. M., Jehlička, J., Ascaso, C., & Wierzchoś, J. (2013) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451.2012.697976 · Cited by 74 · see citing works
“It is well known that fungi, including lichen mycobionts, may be responsible for the formation of hydrated calcium oxalates through the excretion of oxalic acid into the surrounding environment (Burford et al. 2003; Souza-Egipsy et al. 2002).”
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Phosphate Minerals, Environmental Pollution and Sustainable Agriculture
Manning, D. A. C. (2008) · Elements · doi:10.2113/gselements.4.2.105 · Cited by 74 · see citing works
Uranium and Fungi
Gadd, G. M., & Fomina, M. (2011) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490451.2010.508019 · Cited by 73 · see citing works
“…immobilization can result from metabolismindependent and -dependent processes, as well as by organic and inorganic metal precipitation as secondary mineral phases (Morley and Gadd 1995; Burford et al. 2003; Fomina et al. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008a; Gadd 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010; Gadd and Raven 2010).”
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Oxidation of Elemental Sulfur by Fusarium solani Strain THIF01 Harboring Endobacterium Bradyrhizobium sp.
Li, X. S., Sato, T., 大岩, 祐., Kusumi, A., Gu, J., & Katayama, Y. (2010) · Microbial Ecology · doi:10.1007/s00248-010-9699-1 · Cited by 73 · see citing works
“Many studies have been conducted on the deterioration of stone by fungi concerning invasion of mycelia, deposition of and excretion of organic acids [7, 10, 11, 38].”
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Microbial Interactions in Soil Formation and Nutrient Cycling
Ravi, R., Anusuya, S., Balachandar, M., & Muthukumar, T. (2019) · Mycorrhizosphere and Pedogenesis · doi:10.1007/978-981-13-6480-8_21 · Cited by 46 · see citing works
Effects of oxalic and citric acids on three clay minerals after incubation
Kong, M., Huang, L., Li, L., Zhang, Z., Zheng, S., & Wang, M. K. (2014) · Applied Clay Science · doi:10.1016/j.clay.2014.06.035 · Cited by 70 · see citing works
Microorganisms in Toxic Metal-Polluted Soils
Gadd, G. M. (2005) · Soil biology · doi:10.1007/3-540-26609-7_16 · Cited by 69 · see citing works
Biodegradation of inorganic components in paper documents: Formation of calcium oxalate crystals as a consequence of Aspergillus terreus Thom growth
Pinzari, F., Zotti, M., MICO, A. D., & Calvini, P. (2010) · International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation · doi:10.1016/j.ibiod.2010.06.001 · Cited by 67 · see citing works
Specific jarosite biomineralization by P urpureocillium lilacinum , an acidophilic fungi isolated from R ío T into
Oggerin, M., Tornos, F., Rodríguez, N., del Moral, C., Sánchez‐Román, M., & Amils, R. (2013) · Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1111/1462-2920.12094 · Cited by 67 · see citing works
Phosphorous availability influences the dissolution of apatite by soil fungi
Rosling, A., Suttle, K. B., Johansson, E. M. V., van Hees, P. A. W., & Banfield, J. F. (2007) · Geobiology · doi:10.1111/j.1472-4669.2007.00107.x · Cited by 66 · see citing works
“The biogeochemical significance of organic acid production in fungi has been extensively studied with respect to both bioremediation of toxic metals (Gadd, 1999) and mineral weathering above and below ground (Burford et al ., 2003).”
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X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) of toxic metal mineral transformations by fungi
Fomina, M., Charnock, J., Bowen, A. D., & Gadd, G. M. (2006) · Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1111/j.1462-2920.2006.01139.x · Cited by 65 · see citing works
Nutrient Cycling: Potassium Solubilization by Microorganisms and Improvement of Crop Growth
Sindhu, S. S., Parmar, P., & Phour, M. (2013) · Soil biology · doi:10.1007/978-3-642-41837-2_10 · Cited by 62 · see citing works
“Bioweathering is a common geochemical process involved in erosion, decay, and decomposition of rocks and minerals mediated by living organisms (Barker et al. 1997; Burford et al. 2003).”
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Fungi: A Neglected Candidate for the Application of Self-Healing Concrete
Jin, C., Yu, R., & Shui, Z. (2018) · Frontiers in Built Environment · doi:10.3389/fbuil.2018.00062 · Cited by 60 · see citing works
Fungal Deterioration of Barrier Concrete used in Nuclear Waste Disposal
Fomina, M., Podgorsky, V. S., Olishevska, S. V., Kadoshnikov, V., Pisanska, I. R., Hillier, S., & Gadd, G. M. (2007) · Geomicrobiology Journal · doi:10.1080/01490450701672240 · Cited by 60 · see citing works
“1993 ; Sterflinger 2000 ; Verrecchia 2000 ; Burford et al.”
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Authors: Burford, E. P., Fomina, M., & Gadd, G. M.
Affiliations: University of Dundee (GB)
ORCID: Fomina, M.
Gadd, G. M.
Venue: Mineralogical Magazine
Publisher: Mineralogical Society
Published: 2003-12
Volume: 67
Issue: 6
Pages: 1127-1155
ISSN: 0026-461X (ISSN-L)
1471-8022
DOI: 10.1180/0026461036760154
OpenAlex: W2106222412
Cited by: 392
References: 236
Citations by year: 2026: 15 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 20 · 2021: 21 · 2020: 26 · 2019: 21 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 24 · 2016: 14 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 30 · 2013: 27 · 2012: 17
FWCI: 19.39
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified, 5330 d)
Locations: Mineralogical Magazine (publishedVersion)
Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Earth-Surface Processes › Building materials and conservation
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Metal Extraction and Bioleaching
Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geochemistry and Petrology › Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
Keywords: fungi, bioweathering, biotransformation, rock weathering, building stone deterioration, mineral-microbe interactions, metal mobilization, metal immobilization, biogeochemical cycles, bioremediation, radionuclide recovery, metal recovery, geomicrobiology

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