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 …

Fungicolous fungi are a very large, diverse, ecological and trophic group of organisms that
are associated with other fungi. This association occurs with species of different lineages …

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 …

Truffles (Tuber spp.) are ascomycete subterraneous fungi that form ectomycorrhizas in a
symbiotic relationship with plant roots. Their fruiting bodies are appreciated for their …

Fungi that produce their fruiting bodies underground within the soil profile are known
commonly as truffles. Truffle fruiting bodies harbor a diverse but poorly understood microbial …

This chapter summarizes the diversity of interactions in lichen symbiosis at the taxonomic,
organismic and cellular levels. Peculiarities of lichen-dominated terrestrial ecosystems, their …

Sporocarps (fruit bodies) are the sexual reproductive stage in the life cycle of many fungi.
They are highly nutritious and consequently vulnerable to grazing by birds and small …

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 …

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 …

The white truffle (Tuber magnatum Picco.; WT) is the most expensive and arguably also the
most delicious species within the genus Tuber. Due to its hidden belowground life cycle …