The quest for sustainable protein sources is a critical aspect of addressing global food
security and environmental challenges. Microbial protein sources, notably fungi and …

Truffles are possibly the only high-value cultivated organisms for which some aspects of the
habit and life cycle have only recently been elucidated or remain unknown. Molecular …

Truffle growers devote great efforts to improve black truffle productivity, developing
agronomic practices such as 'truffle nests'(peat amendments that are supplemented with …

Silk, traditionally acclaimed as the “queen of fiber,” has been widely used thanks to its
brilliant performance such as gentleness, smoothness and comfortableness. Owing to its …

Mycorrhiza helper bacteria (MHB) play an important role in driving mycorrhizal formation.
There are few reports on the relationship between bacteria and fruiting growths. Taking …

Researchers are exploring plant-based protein sources to address both malnutrition and
climate change. Desert truffles are rich in protein (ie,≈ 20%) and offer a cheaper and more …

The ectomycorrhizal fungi Tuber melanosporum Vittad. and Tuber aestivum Vittad. produce
highly valuable truffles, but little is known about the soil fungal communities associated with …

The black truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vittad.) is a highly appreciated edible
ectomycorrhizal fungus. It grows belowground and the mycelium and sporocarp production …

The rhizosphere is the region of soil in which the highest densities of fungi and bacteria
occur. In this study, an attempt was made to assess the distribution of bacterial species in …

Truffles are valuable underground mushrooms with significant economic importance. In
recent years, their cultivation has achieved satisfactory results, but not for all species. The …