The results originated in the frame of the genome sequencing project of the black truffle of
Périgord (Tuber melanosporum) were published in 2010. Taking advantages from the …

Since the 3rd International Truffle Conference in Spoleto (2008), researchers have made
considerable progress in advancing understanding of the biology and ecology of Tuber …

As we were writing this preface, the COP21 international conference on climate change was
being held in Paris, highlighting the importance of all initiatives to protect the future of the …

Background Truffles are symbiotic fungi that develop underground in association with plant
roots, forming ectomycorrhizae. They are primarily known for the organoleptic qualities of …

In this review the current status of truffle cultivation in Europe and outside Europe is
reported. While the cultivation of Tuber melanosporum (Périgord black truffle), Tuber …

Filamentous fungi genome sequencing began in the early 2000s and there are currently
1204 fungal genomes deposited in the NCBI database. The mycorrhizal species genome …

Truffles represent a resource of great value all over the world. The various species are
widespread and occupy various habitats. Methods to identify their value in terms of …

Summary Molise region (Central‐Southern Italy) is one of the Italian richest areas of truffles
and contributes significantly to the national production of the precious Tuber magnatum …

Proteins are responsible for an endless number of tasks within the cell. The whole set of
proteins in a cell, the proteome, is highly dynamic and it changes from time to time in …

Morphological features of fruit bodies and ectomycorrhizas allow the identification of most
truffle species. However, economically important truffles (eg Tuber aestivum/T. uncinatum; T …