Research Article

Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential

Volume: 15 Number: Özel Sayı December 30, 2024
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Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential

Abstract

Truffles, belong to the Tuber genus of the Tuberaceae family and are the fruit of a mycorrhizal fungi and have been worldwide regarded as ecologically and commercially valuable. Truffle mushroom, known for its culinary value, has a very high nutritional value. Truffles, are a distinct category of hypogeous fungi known for their unique aroma and exceptional nutritional value. Truffles are expensive because they are rare and difficult to grow, making them one of the most expensive foods in the world. The fact that it is difficult to find in nature and is gastronomically valuable has led to the development of culturing methods for truffle mushrooms. Truffles can grow in temperate climates, including regions of Türkiye Italy, France, Spain, Australia and the US. Interest in truffle hunting and trade in Türkiye has been increasing in recent years. In this study, truffle species were determined in different localities of Aydın, Denizli, Muğla, and Uşak and the truffle potential of these provinces were revealed. Naturally growing in Aegean region, obtained from the field studies constitute the main materials. Photographs of the collected specimens were taken and their ecological and morphological characteristic were recorded. The aim of the study is to determine the naturally growing truffle habitats in the Aegean Region and to highlight the regions with truffle potential.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Plant and Fungus Systematics and Taxonomy, Mycology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

October 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 4, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 15 Number: Özel Sayı

APA
Özderin, S., & Allı, H. (2024). Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential. Mantar Dergisi, 15(Özel Sayı), 91-97. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.1567087
AMA
1.Özderin S, Allı H. Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential. Mantar Dergisi. 2024;15(Özel Sayı):91-97. doi:10.30708/mantar.1567087
Chicago
Özderin, Sevgin, and Hakan Allı. 2024. “Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential”. Mantar Dergisi 15 (Özel Sayı): 91-97. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.1567087.
EndNote
Özderin S, Allı H (December 1, 2024) Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential. Mantar Dergisi 15 Özel Sayı 91–97.
IEEE
[1]S. Özderin and H. Allı, “Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential”, Mantar Dergisi, vol. 15, no. Özel Sayı, pp. 91–97, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.30708/mantar.1567087.
ISNAD
Özderin, Sevgin - Allı, Hakan. “Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential”. Mantar Dergisi 15/Özel Sayı (December 1, 2024): 91-97. https://doi.org/10.30708/mantar.1567087.
JAMA
1.Özderin S, Allı H. Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential. Mantar Dergisi. 2024;15:91–97.
MLA
Özderin, Sevgin, and Hakan Allı. “Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential”. Mantar Dergisi, vol. 15, no. Özel Sayı, Dec. 2024, pp. 91-97, doi:10.30708/mantar.1567087.
Vancouver
1.Sevgin Özderin, Hakan Allı. Examination of The Aegean Region in Terms of Truffle Potential. Mantar Dergisi. 2024 Dec. 1;15(Özel Sayı):91-7. doi:10.30708/mantar.1567087

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