Improving truffle mycelium flavour through strain selection targeting volatiles of the Ehrlich pathway

M Vahdatzadeh, R Splivallo - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
Truffles (Tuber spp.) are the fruiting bodies of symbiotic fungi, which are prized food
delicacies. The marked aroma variability observed among truffles of the same species has …

Fine‐scale spatial genetic structure analysis of the black truffle Tuber aestivum and its link to aroma variability

V Molinier, C Murat, H Frochot, D Wipf… - Environmental …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Truffles are symbiotic fungi in high demand by food connoisseurs. Improving yield and
product quality requires a better understanding of truffle genetics and aroma biosynthesis …

The smell of truffles: from aroma biosynthesis to product quality

R Splivallo, L Culleré - True truffle (tuber spp.) in the world: Soil ecology …, 2016 - Springer
Truffles are stand-alone gourmet products on their own right. These fungi are among the
most expensive food products in the world. Their limited seasonal availability and unique …

The role of the microbiome of truffles in aroma formation: a meta-analysis approach

M Vahdatzadeh, A Deveau… - Applied and …, 2015 - Am Soc Microbiol
Truffles (Tuber spp.) are ascomycete subterraneous fungi that form ectomycorrhizas in a
symbiotic relationship with plant roots. Their fruiting bodies are appreciated for their …

Are bacteria responsible for aroma deterioration upon storage of the black truffle Tuber aestivum: a microbiome and volatilome study

M Vahdatzadeh, A Deveau, R Splivallo - Food microbiology, 2019 - Elsevier
Truffle fungi, luxurious food items with captivating aromas, are highly valued in the culinary
world. However, truffles are perishable and their aroma undergoes deep changes upon …

Truffle volatiles: from chemical ecology to aroma biosynthesis

R Splivallo, S Ottonello, A Mello, P Karlovsky - New Phytologist, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Truffles (Tuber spp.) are symbiotic fungi that develop underground in association with plant
roots. Food connoisseurs describe their scent as sensual, seductive and unique. These …

Truffle research in the post-genomics Era

R Balestrini, A Mello - Food analytical methods, 2015 - Springer
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 …

Intraspecific genotypic variability determines concentrations of key truffle volatiles

R Splivallo, N Valdez, N Kirchhoff, MC Ona… - New …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Aroma variability in truffles has been attributed to maturation (Tuber borchii), linked to
environmental factors (Tuber magnatum), but the involvement of genetic factors has been …

Sulfur volatiles of microbial origin are key contributors to human-sensed truffle aroma

R Splivallo, SE Ebeler - Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 2015 - Springer
Truffles are symbiotic fungi in high demand for the aroma of their fruiting bodies which are
colonized by a diverse microbial flora. Specific sulfur containing volatiles (thiophene …

Bacteria associated with truffle‐fruiting bodies contribute to truffle aroma

R Splivallo, A Deveau, N Valdez… - Environmental …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Truffles, symbiotic fungi renown for the captivating aroma of their fruiting bodies, are
colonized by a complex bacterial community of unknown function. We characterized the …