The cultivation of edible mycorrhizal fungi (EMF) has made great progress since the first
cultivation of Tuber melanosporum in 1977 but remains in its infancy. Five cultivation steps …

In the dynamic landscape of agriculture and food science, incorporating emergent crops
appears as a pioneering solution for diversifying agriculture, unlocking possibilities for …

The present study aims to characterize nodule endophytic bacteria of spontaneous lupine
plants regarding their diversity and their plant growth promoting (PGP) traits. The potential of …

Complex interactions between mycorrhizal helper bacteria (MHBs) and mycorrhizal fungi
have rarely been studied in the context of drought. Separately, both MHB inoculation and …

Desert truffles are edible hypogeous fungi forming ectendomycorrhizal symbiosis with plants
of Cistaceae family. Knowledge about the reproductive modes of these fungi and the …

Desert truffles are edible hypogeous (forming fruit bodies below ground) fungi that grow in
semi-arid and arid areas. They are highly valued for both their culinary and medicinal …

The desert truffle Terfezia claveryi is one of the few mycorrhizal fungi currently in cultivation
in semiarid and arid areas. Agroclimatic parameters seem to affect its annual yield, but there …

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 …

Land use conflict is a major contributor to unsustainable deforestation rates, with agriculture
being the primary driver. Demand for agricultural output is forecast to increase for years to …

Societal Impact Statement The planet faces a climate crisis with severe health, economic
and environmental consequences. Political actions such as the European Green Deal aim to …