Two fungal species commonly found in indoor environments, Penicillium commune andPaecilomyces variotii , were cultivated on pine wood and on a combination of gypsum board and mineral wool. Air from the cultures was adsorbed on Tenax TA and analysed using thermal desorption-cold trap injection gas chromatography. Identification of the produced volatile metabolites was performed by mass spectrometry. The majority of the compounds produced were alcohols, ketones, ethers and terpenoid compounds. Commonly produced metabolites were 2-methyl-1-propanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-hexanol, 2-heptanone, 2-pentanone and 2,5-dimethylfuran. The production was highly influenced by both medium and species.

• fungi: assessment, sampling and analysis
• fungi: MVOC - microbial volatile organic compound

1. Identification of volatile metabolites from five fungal species cultivated on two media
2. Volatile metabolites from microorganisms grown on humid building materials and synthetic media  

1. Identification of volatile metabolites from five fungal species cultivated on two media  

1. Identification of volatile metabolites from five fungal species cultivated on two media  

1. Air sampling of fungal spores on filters. An investigation on passive sampling and viability
2. Application of PCR and probe hybridization techniques in detection of airborne fungal spores in environmental samples
3. Dampness in buildings and health
4. Identification of volatile metabolites from five fungal species cultivated on two media
5. Volatile metabolites from microorganisms grown on humid building materials and synthetic media