Taming the truffle : the history, lore, and science of the ultimate mushroom / Ian R. Hall, Gordon T. Brown, Alessandra Zambonelli.
Material type: TextPublisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2007Description: 304 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0881928607
- 9780881928600
- 635.8 22
- SB353.5.T78 H344 2007
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | City Campus City Campus Main Collection | 635.8 HAL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Issued | 13/10/2024 | A439686B |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-295) and index.
1. From the Past Comes the Present -- 2. Science to the Rescue -- 3. Identifying Truffle Species -- 4. The Habitats of Some Commercial Truffles -- 5. Establishing a Truffiere -- 6. Maintenance of Truffieres -- 7. The Rewards -- App. 1. Plants that form arbuscular mycorrhizas -- App. 2. Plants that may harbour fungi that might compete with truffle fungi.
"The secrets of when, how, and where to collect truffles have been passed from generation to generation since ancient times, but artificial cultivation remains the holy grail. Here, in the most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together. This extensively illustrated volume brings the latest research and decades of experience to enthusiasts and professionals alike, with coverage of the leading truffle areas including France, Italy, Spain, and Asia, and the newcomers: Australia, New Zealand, and the United States."--BOOK JACKET.
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