ISBN : 9781032819921
Author : Kandikere R. Sridhar
Publisher : CRC Press
Year : 2025
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : Truffles are hypogeous ectomycorrhizal ascomycetous edible mushrooms distributed worldwide in terrestrial ecosystems, including deserts, as non-timber forest products. They are seasonal and have a short shelf life. Owing to their nutraceutical value, truffles are in high demand and valuable. Of the 180 or more species of truffles reported worldwide, only around 20 are commercially viable.