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These research documents are grouped into sections from their source and region. We are adding a short ‘abstract’ to those of importance that may help you decide it’s current value. By their nature, some documents are of historical interest only.
Australian Truffles
RIRDC Australian Truffle Industry strategic plan 2014 – 2019
The RIRDC has been involved in the research, development and extension of the Australian truffle industry for the past two decades.
This report outlines the R&D priorities and strategies over the next five years for truffles. It builds on the outcomes of a series of stakeholder meetings and a variety of inputs from industry participants. Commencing with the industry’s national conference and AGM in August 2013, over the past few months, R&D priorities have been sought,and prioritised with the industry’s stakeholders. The report identifies key objectives for investment and areas for future consideration, detailing the agreed strategic research and development needs that RIRDC could pursue in partnership with industry. It focuses on priorities and on strategies that will strengthen industry engagement with R, D and E and best assist the industry to build and develop its future. It builds on an earler RIRDC document RIRDC Australian truffle industry strategic plan 2009 – 2011 which at the time reflected the current best practice but now doesn’t apply in some areas.
RIRDC Focus on truffle research and discovery
A glossy introduction with estimated yields to 2012 and details of the truffle rot research project from the RIRDC
Standardising Aroma Bouquet in Australian Black Truffles, by Gary Lee
A quality grading system developed using sensory technology and based on chemical signatures (aroma profiles) is proposed to underpin the current truffle grading standards employed by the Australian Truffle Industry. Funded by the Rural Industries Development Corporation and the Australian Truffle Growers Association, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia, the objective of this research was to define the aroma profile (measureable volatile organic compounds) of “Extra” class Australian black truffles (Tuber Melanosporum) across the range and stages of its development, from immaturity to maturity, and including rot, using a combination of mass spectrometric and sensory techniques. A quality grading scale based on aroma will minimise guesswork (human element) from truffle grading and ensure consistency of product and the maintenance of the highest quality, an essential in such a high value product. In addition to defining the optimum aroma profile of an “Extra” class truffle, chemical markers specific to growing regions were also identified allowing regional variations of Australian truffles to be defined. This has implications for market preference and can be used to defend the local truffle industries from interstate or international threats
Establishing Black Truffle in Tasmania
This 2001 document offers Duncan Garvey’s background of the Tasmanian truffle experience, which considers some factors involved in transferring and applying the technology developed by the French. Importantly it includes Dr Daryl Brown’s PhD study with the headings
- “The Effect of Applied Lime and Phosphorus on the Competitiveness of Tuber melanosporum and other Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Found in Tasmania.
- The Effect of Roundup and Basta on Truffles
- The Effect of Soil Moisture Levels on the Colonisation of Truffles in Commercial Truffières
- The Effect of Tree Nutrition and Wind on Tree Growth Rate, and Subsequent Impact on the Level of Colonisation by Truffles
This research set many of the basics that Perigord Truffles P/L applied to their plantations. some of which would be challenged by later research.
Increasing the productivity of truffieres in Tasmania
Identification and Management of the agent causing Truffle Rot – Part 2
N Carter Thesis: Quality assurance of the Australian Truffle industry
C Carter_Natural and Cultivated Truffle Production
Stahle: Evaluation of growing truffles in Australia
Hance_Letter re: standards and protocols after visit to Australian truffle farms
Truffle Paper from WA Dept of Ag
Mark Baker:
Baker_Mapping the Black Perigord Truffle Proteome
New Zealand Research
Hance_ Standards and Protocols
Ian Hall Research papers:
What is the ideal truffle infected plant?
Sex, Croziers, Truffles and variations
Cultivation of Black Truffle in NZ
Truffles and mushrooms: Distinguishing the Black Perigord from look alikes
What makes a good truffle infected tree
European Research
Christine Fischer research papers:
2013 Keynote presentation on Spanish truffles
2013 presentation on tree seedling innoculation in Spain
Marcos Morcello research papers
2014 Conference presentation: Paradigm Shifts in Growing Truffles
Other
Effect of active carbonate, exchangeable calcium and stoniness of soil on Tuber Melanosporum
Field inoculation of hazelnuts
Cultivation of Black truffle to promote reforestation and land stability
Giomaro – Cultivation of Edible Ectomycorrizhal fungi and inoculation
Bradet_Influence of rainfall and temperature (original) translated version
New Phytologist: Fine scale spacial genetic structure of the Black truffle
New Phytologist: Is Black Truffle threatened by invasive species?
New Phytologist: Mating types in a natural plantation and nursery
New Phytologist: Chinese Truffles in Italy
New Phytologist: Truffle Volatiles
Truffles (Tuber spp.) are symbiotic fungi that develop underground in association with plant roots. Food connoisseurs describe their scent as sensual, seductive and unique. These mysterious fungi, however, do not produce their aroma for the mere pleasure of humans. Truffle volatiles act as odorant cues for mammals and insects which are thus able to locate the precious fungi underground and spread their spores. They also freely diffuse in the soil and mediate interactions with microorganisms and plant roots, potentially regulating a complex molecular dialogue among soil fauna and flora. The aim of this review is to synthesize 30 yr of research on truffle volatiles, spanning fields of study from chemical ecology to aroma biosynthesis. Specific aspects of truffle volatile ecology and biology will be discussed, including which species have been studied so far and for what purpose, what ecological role has been demonstrated or speculated to exist for specific truffle volatiles, which volatiles are common or unique to certain species and what their biosynthetic route might be. Future challenges in truffle aroma research will also be addressed, focusing on how high-throughput post-genomic technologies may advance our understanding of truffle aroma biosynthesis and chemical ecology..
Samils_The socioeconomic impact of truffle cultivation in rural Spain
Paolocci et.al_ T aestivum and T unicinatum
Linde_Carter_Spain Truffle Study report
Weden et all: Truffle species recognition
White Truffle headspace analysis
American Research
Burgundy and truffle growing in the USA
Feasibility study – Oregan culinary truffles, 2009
Chinese Melanosporum threat, 2012
Trappe: The hidden life of truffles
Truffles (Burgundy) and climate change
South Africa
Mycological Gastromony, May 2008
Dump from media library
2014 Launceston MARCOS MORCILLO – paradigm shifts in growing truffles for pdf
Renae_Truffle Festival 2014_Final N_Wood_TruffleMelbourne_PresSep14
ProfGaryLeeTruffle_Aroma_Wheel
Shoba_Truffle(T_melanosporum) Proteomics Launceston Sep2014-2
Peter Stahle AGM talk 2014_Final
SpanishWellsPresentation_Graham Duell
CommitteeNominationForm RIRDC 5 year plan
Standardising the Aroma Bouquet of Australian Black Truffles, by Gary Lee
RIRDC – 2013 focus on truffle research
Harry Eslick – Causes and management of rot in Australian truffles
Australian Black Truffle Standard final
Zambonelli; What Makes a Good Truffle Infected Tree
Weden et al Species recognitionT aestivum v T uncinatum 2005 White Truffle Headspace Analysis 10312322_Aprea
Tuber indicum 2011 Greg Bonito
Truffles (burgundy) & ClimateChange
Standards & Protocols Maria Hance 011107
Statistical patterns of carbonates and total organic carbon on soils of Tuber rufum and T
Truffle paper from WA DptAg Truffle links
Threat from Field Mice and Foxes
Standards & Protocols Letter Maria Hance_ Australia Truffles
Splivallo et al Truffle volatiles- from chemical ecology to aroma biosynthesis2010 (1) Spain_Tree_ Certification_report
Trappe_Claridge SciAmer_2010 – The hidden life of truffles
Stahle; Evaluation Growing Truffles in Australia Paolocci T.aestivum-T.unicinatum 2004
Nicklas_Samils_Socioeconomic Impact of Growing truffles in Spain
New Phytologist_Chinese Truffles in Italy; Claude Murat
Mycological Gastronomy May 2008 Final II
Melanosporum Chinese Tuber Threat 2012
New Phytologist_Fine scale spatial genetic structure of the Black Truffle
New Phytologist_Mating types in a ntural plantation and nursery
New Phytologist_Is Black Truffle threatened by invasive species
ISS_Carter_Natural and Cultivated Truffle Production
Bradet 1995 – Influence of rainfall and temperature on truffles_original
Bradet 1995 – Influence of rainfall and temperature on growing truffle – translated summary
Hall_Haslam_General climatic table truffle, saffron milk cap, porcini, painted bolete
Truffle (T.melanosporum) Proteomics Aug2012 FINAL
Baker et al Truffle Proteome Presidents Report 2011
NZ winter-truffle-factsheet NSW DPI report_Limestone Areas of NSW
National Measurement Institute_Truffle content analysis
Paper-Distinguishing the black truffle from look-alikes
Identification of black truffles_ Poster
Critical Success Factors for New Rural Industries_ McKenna et al Publication No 09-002
Giomaro_ Cultivation of Edible Ectomycorrhizal Fungi and Inoculation
N Carter Honours Thesis Quality assurance of Aust Truffle Industry
Cultivation Truffles to promote reafforestation in Spain
Increasing Productivity in Tasmania
Feasibility study_2009_Oregan Culinary truffles
Field Inoculation of Hazels with T. brumale and T. melanosporum
Establishing Black Truffles in Tasmania
Distinguishing the Perigord black truffle from lookalikes
Certification Protocols Marcos Morcillo- quality standard on truffle infection (Translation)
Burgundy and Perigord truiffle growing in the USA, Trufficulture2011
Bradshaw PhD thesis, Hazelnuts and truffle in WA
Australian Truffle Industry R&D Strategic Plan 2009 – 2011
Hall-Wang Cultivation of Black truffle in NZ
Hall, Zambonelli, Minter Croziers, sex and truffles Vienna Draft in press
Hall 2009 – What is an ideal truffle infected plant
Hall – Sex in truffles – and the consequences b
Fischer_2009 Forestry Conference papers
Fischer, Olivera et al_2011_Weed management and irrigation
Fischer_Colinas_Methodology for certification, Spanish, of Quercus ilex seedlings
Fischer_Truffle life cycle (N hemisphere)_ KuÌ^es and Martin
Fischer_Soil texture triangle T. mel cult
Fischer_Soil structure T. mel cult
Fischer_Growing Parameters_T mel cult
NZTA overview to ATG 2013 Conference Opening
Lana Mitchell — Brand building for small growers
Jim Trappe presentation – Why Earth needs truffles
Daniel Ollach presentation on extension services in Spain
christine fischer spanish talk on tree certification
Christine Fischer keynote presentation – The Spanish Truffle World 2013_
celeste linde presentation – tree testing — what we test for
Alan Davey presentation on the innoculated tree seedling certification project
Alison Saunders presentation – Truffles, a developing rural industry on the RIRDC life cycle
1st International Congress of Trufficulture
Presentation by Joelle Dulac – The French growers experience
N & K Carter Young People Presentation 2013
Non Productive Truffieres Workshop Presentation
New Truffle Growers Workshop presentation
Mittagong 2013 Conference-program Christine Fischers Paper 2009