In France, scientists grew white truffles in the laboratory for the first time

Published 2021년 3월 6일

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French scientists have successfully grown a white truffle, one of the most expensive mushrooms, artificially for the first time by planting mycelium in over 1,000 young oak seedlings in a greenhouse. This breakthrough, after 20 years of research, marks a significant achievement in the agricultural sector. However, the truffles are not yet bearing fruit and the yield remains uncertain. The process requires specific soil conditions and a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.
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French scientists for the first time in artificial conditions have grown a white truffle. It is five times more expensive than black and reaches € 5 thousand / kg. This was reported by Details. More than 1,000 young oak seedlings grow in the giant greenhouse, and a white truffle mycelium has been planted in the root system of each of them. Precious mushroom grows in symbiosis with oak, which are divided into two nutrients. "These plants are waiting for their owners and are ready for planting in the ground. In a few years they will grow a truffle garden. We double-checked each seedling for the presence of a mycelium and marked it with the appropriate label. "Truffle" oaks are the result of 20 years of work by French scientists and farmers. In 2008, scientists took the first successful step by planting a white mushroom in a tree, "said Bruno Robben, head of the association of French nurseries. Read also: In Mykolayiv region produce organic sauces from exotic vegetables Pierre ...
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