Assisted by sniffer dogs and DNA sequencing, researchers discover three new truffle species
August 1, 2025
University of Florida biologists studying fungal evolution and ecology have discovered three new truffle species, including one capable of commanding hundreds of dollars per pound within culinary circles. (more…) READ MORE
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