1. Lazzaro spallanzani: A blow against spontaneous generation

   • Annalisa Ariatti
   • Paolo Mandrioli

   Historical Biographies Pages: 101 - 107

2. Aerobiology: General and applied aspects in the conservation of art works

   • Claudia Sorlini

   Historical Biographies Pages: 109 - 115

3. Aerobiological research and problems in libraries

   • Fausta Gallo

   Historical Biographies Pages: 117 - 130

4. Contamination of mural paintings by indoor airborne fungal spores

   • Maria Pia Nugari
   • Marco Realini
   • Ada Roccardi

   Historical Biographies Pages: 131 - 139

5. Biodeterioration in subterranean environments

   • Michela Monte
   • Romolo Ferrari

   Historical Biographies Pages: 141 - 148

6. Ecological approach to the genesis of calcium oxalate patinas on stone monuments

   • Giulia Caneva

   Historical Biographies Pages: 149 - 156

7. Fungal physiology and the formation of calcium oxalate films on stone monuments

   • Daniela Pinna

   Historical Biographies Pages: 157 - 167

8. The influence of environmental conditions on the reproduction and distribution of epilithic lichens

   • Michela Monte

   Historical Biographies Pages: 169 - 179

9. Lichens as biodeterioration agents and biomonitors

   • Rosanna Piervittori
   • Alessandra Laccisaglia

   Historical Biographies Pages: 181 - 186

10. Photography: conservation and restoration problems of archives

    • Riccardo Vlahov
    • Luisa Bitelli
    • Corinna Giudici

    Short Communication Pages: 187 - 188

11. Artificial wind-gust liberation of microbial bioaerosols previously deposited on plants

    • Bruce Lighthart
    • Brenda T. Shaffer
    • Lisa M. Ganio

    Short Communication Pages: 189 - 196

12. Biochemical analysis of the allergenic pollen ofMadhuca indica Gmel. andSpathodea campanulata Beauv

    • Sudhendu Mandal
    • Badal Kumar Datta
    • G. N. Bhattacharyya

    Short Communication Pages: 197 - 200

13. Seasonal variations in the airborne fungal spore population of the east of France (Franche - Comté). Comparison between urban and rural environment during two years

    • Joël Simeray
    • Jean-Pierre Chaumont
    • Danielle Léger

    Short Communication Pages: 201 - 206

14. News

    News Pages: 207 - 209

15. Upcoming meetings

    Report Pages: 209 - 212

16. Recent publications

    Legacy Pages: 213 - 216

17. Flora Palinologica Italiana, Sezione Aeropalinologica — Specie esotiche — S 231:Sequoia sempervirens (Lamb.) Endl. (Taxodiaceae)

    • Rosanna Caramiello
    • Valeria Fossa

    Flora Palinologica Italiana Pages: 217 - 218