Truffles are the hypogeal fruit-body-producing fungi, many of which are known to be
mycorrhizal symbionts with a wide range of plants. Dominated by Ascomycetes, truffles have …

Truffles, the subterranean mycelial fruit bodies are wonderful gustatory delights across the
globe. Of late, several therapeutic compounds with antioxidant, immunosuppressor …

Truffles are the fruiting bodies produced by a number of sequestrate fungi, the majority of
which are ectomycorrhizal. Most edible truffle species belong to the Pezizales. The greatest …

Truffles are the fruiting bodies of ascomycete fungi that form underground. Truffles are
globally valued, culturally celebrated as aphrodisiacs, and highly sought-after delicacies in …

Perhaps with the exception of a small number of cultivated saprobic species, the true truffles
(Tuber spp.) command the attention of more scientists than other species of mushroom …

This chapter summarizes the latest basic and applied advances in desert truffle research
carried out to improve our knowledge of the biodiversity, physiology, biotechnology, and …

Desert truffles have been an important source of food and medicine in many countries
across the world. These fungi are a rich source of amino acids, fiber, protein, and …

Desert truffle belongs to the Pezizales order (Ascomycetes). It grows naturally after rainfall
during the time of Al-Wasm (more than 200 mL from September to October) in arid and …

The fruiting bodies of truffles are a microhabitat for the growth of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and
viruses, which all together represent its “microbiome”. In this review, the mycological …

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 …