Growth promotion and mycorrhizal colonization of Argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) inoculated with the edible desert truffle Tirmania nivea (Desf.) Trappe [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 This study presents the first evidence of the mycorrhizal compatibility between the edible desert truffle Tirmania nivea and the valuable fruit tree Argania spinosa.
Ahlem Khrizi +2 more
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EDIS, 2003 This document provides an overview of truffles (Tuber spp.), focusing on their biology, cultivation, and culinary use. It describes the characteristics of various truffle species, including the Perigord and white truffles, and outlines traditional and ...
James M. Stephens
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Role and potentialities of bacteria associated with Tuber magnatum: A mini-review
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 Among the hypogeous ectomycorrhizal fungi, the white truffle Tuber magnatum Picco is the species of greatest interest, both from an ecological and economic point of view.
Pamela Monaco +3 more
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Tour of Truffles: Aromas, Aphrodisiacs, Adaptogens, and More
Mycobiology, 2021 Truffles are the fruiting bodies of ascomycete fungi that form underground. Truffles are globally valued, culturally celebrated as aphrodisiacs, and highly sought-after delicacies in the culinary world.
Kirsten Allen, Joan W. Bennett
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, 2014 Mushrooms and fungi not only present a fascinating world of shapes, both macro- and microscopic, but they are also an interesting source of flavours, fragrances and odours, e.g.
Moliszewska, Ewa
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Mycorrhization level in truffle plants and presence of concurrent fungi
Acta Mycologica, 2013 In Italy, to improve good practices for truffle cultivation, some regional governments require specific certification of mycorrhization level and plant quality for marketing, out-planting and establishment of truffle orchards.
Leonardo B. Falini +3 more
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Pyrosequencing analysis of fungal assemblages from geographically distant, disparate soils reveals spatial patterning and a core mycobiome [PDF]
, 2013 Identifying a soil core microbiome is crucial to appreciate the established microbial consortium, which is not usually subjected to change and, hence, possibly resistant/resilient to disturbances and a varying soil context. Fungi are a major part of soil
Bagella, Simonetta +13 more
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Ectomycorrhizal status of a mature productive black truffle plantation [PDF]
, 2010 The truffle-plantation «Los Quejigares» was planted in 1971 by AROTZ-CATESA company. It is a 600 ha plot of Quercus ilexmycorrhizated with Tuber melanosporum at 1,250 m a.s.l. on calcareous soil.
Agueda, B. (Beatriz) +3 more
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Black Truffle Production, Soils and Mediterranean Woods: Spanish Research Contributions (1962-2006) [PDF]
, 2008 The production of mycorrhizal fungi provides higher economic returns than any other forest product in many Mediterranean woods. In these areas, truffles (Tuber spp.) and mushrooms of Boletus and Lactarius genus are the fungi that yield the highest ...
Díaz Fernández-Zapata, Paloma +4 more
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Effect of Sphaerosporella brunnea mycorrhizas on mycorrhization of Quercus ilex × Tuber melanosporum [PDF]
, 2008 It is generally accepted that Sphaerosporella brunnea is a significant ectomycorrhizal contaminant in nurseries producing plants mycorrhized with various species of Tuber, and subsequently in truffières after outplanting.
Di Massimo, G. +3 more
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