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' …
Potential and limitations of Burgundy truffle cultivation
Burgundy truffles (Tuber aestivum syn. Tuber uncinatum) are the highly prized fruit bodies of
subterranean fungi always occurring in ectomycorrhizal symbiosis with host plants …
subterranean fungi always occurring in ectomycorrhizal symbiosis with host plants …
A global meta‐analysis of Tuber ITS rDNA sequences: species diversity, host associations and long‐distance dispersal
GM Bonito, AP Gryganskyi, JM Trappe… - Molecular …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Truffles (Tuber) are ectomycorrhizal fungi characterized by hypogeous fruitbodies. Their
biodiversity, host associations and geographical distributions are not well documented. ITS …
biodiversity, host associations and geographical distributions are not well documented. ITS …
Intra-specific and intra-sporocarp ITS variation of ectomycorrhizal fungi as assessed by rDNA sequencing of sporocarps and pooled ectomycorrhizal roots from a …
Abstract The Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of ribosomal DNA are widely used as
markers for phylogenetic analyses and environmental sampling from a variety of organisms …
markers for phylogenetic analyses and environmental sampling from a variety of organisms …
Mycorrhization of Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) with commercial truffle species: Tuber aestivum Vittad. and Tuber borchii Vittad
GMN Benucci, G Bonito, LB Falini, M Bencivenga - Mycorrhiza, 2012 - Springer
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is an economically important nut tree native to the Mississippi
basin and cultivated worldwide. In North America, species of truffles are regularly found …
basin and cultivated worldwide. In North America, species of truffles are regularly found …
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 …
environmental factors (Tuber magnatum), but the involvement of genetic factors has been …
Tuber aestivum and Tuber uncinatum: two morphotypes or two species?
Tuber spp. are ectomycorrhizal fungi that establish symbioses with shrubs and trees.
Because of their different smell and taste, Tuber uncinatum and Tuber aestivum are two …
Because of their different smell and taste, Tuber uncinatum and Tuber aestivum are two …
Selective methods to investigate authenticity and geographical origin of Mediterranean food products
B Krajnc, L Bontempo, J Luis Araus… - Food Reviews …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The Mediterranean diet is promoted as one of the healthiest and closely linked to
socioecological practices, knowledge and traditions, promoting sustainable food production …
socioecological practices, knowledge and traditions, promoting sustainable food production …
Effect of slug mycophagy on Tuber aestivum spores
Truffles in the genus Tuber produce subterranean fruiting bodies that are not able to actively
discharge their spores in the environment. For this reason, truffles depend on mycophagous …
discharge their spores in the environment. For this reason, truffles depend on mycophagous …
Fine‐scale spatial genetic structure analysis of the black truffle Tuber aestivum and its link to aroma variability
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 …
product quality requires a better understanding of truffle genetics and aroma biosynthesis …