Truffles: much more than a prized and local fungal delicacy
Truffles are hypogeous fungi which live in symbiosis with plant host roots in order to
accomplish their life cycle. Some species, such as Tuber magnatum Pico, the 'white truffle' …
accomplish their life cycle. Some species, such as Tuber magnatum Pico, the 'white truffle' …
Population genetics of ectomycorrhizal fungi: from current knowledge to emerging directions
Ectomycorrhizal (EM) fungi are major microbial components of boreal, temperate and
Mediterranean forests, as well as some tropical forest ecosystems. Nearly two decades of …
Mediterranean forests, as well as some tropical forest ecosystems. Nearly two decades of …
Isolation and characterization of MAT genes in the symbiotic ascomycete Tuber melanosporum
The genome of Tuber melanosporum has recently been sequenced. Here, we used this
information to identify genes involved in the reproductive processes of this edible fungus …
information to identify genes involved in the reproductive processes of this edible fungus …
Truffles: From Islamic culture to chemistry, pharmacology, and food trends in recent times
Background Many years back, during Islamic civilization, truffle (Kama'ah) was mentioned by
Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) to be well recognized as a therapeutic for eye diseases.(“In the …
Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) to be well recognized as a therapeutic for eye diseases.(“In the …
Tuber melanosporum: mating type distribution in a natural plantation and dynamics of strains of different mating types on the roots of nursery‐inoculated host plants
In light of the recent finding that Tuber melanosporum, the ectomycorrhizal ascomycete that
produces the most highly prized black truffles, is a heterothallic species, we monitored the …
produces the most highly prized black truffles, is a heterothallic species, we monitored the …
Reevaluation of the Life Cycle of Tuber magnatum
Tuber spp. are ectomycorrhizal ascomycetes that produce ascocarps known as truffles.
Basic aspects of Tuber biology have yet to be fully elucidated. In particular, there are …
Basic aspects of Tuber biology have yet to be fully elucidated. In particular, there are …
Fine‐scale spatial genetic structure of the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) investigated with neutral microsatellites and functional mating type genes
The genetic structure of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal populations results from both
vegetative and sexual propagation. In this study, we have analysed the spatial genetic …
vegetative and sexual propagation. In this study, we have analysed the spatial genetic …
Certainties and uncertainties about the life cycle of the Périgord black truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vittad.)
Key message Several aspects of the life cycle of the Périgord black truffle have been
elucidated only recently, while others remain either controversial or unstudied. In this paper …
elucidated only recently, while others remain either controversial or unstudied. In this paper …
Geographical‐based variations in white truffle Tuber magnatum aroma is explained by quantitative differences in key volatile compounds
The factors that vary the aroma of Tuber magnatum fruiting bodies are poorly understood.
The study determined the headspace aroma composition, sensory aroma profiles, maturity …
The study determined the headspace aroma composition, sensory aroma profiles, maturity …
The mysteries of the white truffle: its biology, ecology and cultivation
Definition Tuber magnatum Picco is the most expensive of the truffles and a great deal of
research has been carried out in an attempt to solve the mysteries of its ecology and biology …
research has been carried out in an attempt to solve the mysteries of its ecology and biology …