Soil Physicochemical and Metagenomic Analyses of Bacteria and Fungi: Toward Desert Truffle Cultivation in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14123021
Abstract: Researchers are exploring plant-based protein sources to address both malnutrition and climate change. Desert truffles are rich in protein (i.e., ≈20%) and offer a cheaper and more environmentally friendly option. However, desert truffle cultivation is… read more here.
Keywords: truffle cultivation; soil; desert truffle; yield ... See more keywords
Growth promotion and mycorrhizal colonization of Argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) inoculated with the edible desert truffle Tirmania nivea (Desf.) Trappe
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13769
Abstract: This study presents the first evidence of the mycorrhizal compatibility between the edible desert truffle Tirmania nivea and the valuable fruit tree Argania spinosa. Seed germination trials demonstrated that soaking pre-treatment of argan seeds in… read more here.
Keywords: spinosa; growth; desert; desert truffle ... See more keywords