Much to his horror, his most recent research suggests that this prized gourmet treat — specifically Tuber melanosporum, a species of black truffle — may vanish from southern Europe by the end ...

Tuber melanosporum, a species of black truffle. Michel Royon “Yes, expensive but worth it,” said former Washington, D.C. chef Colin Potts.

In the past 100 years France's annual harvest of black truffles has plunged from 2,000 tons to 8. ... (at $16 each) inoculated with Tuber melanosporum-French black truffle.

The black truffle is a rare and treasured delicacy and now scientists have learned ... The discovery came from a careful study and mapping of different strains of the fungi — Tuber melanosporum.

Angerer, 38, had unearthed a black truffle (the Tuber melanosporum variety, also known as the Périgord truffle, named after a region in France where they grow), and he believes it’s the first ...

The tuber melanosporum, a.k.a the Périgord truffle, a.k.a the “black diamond” truffle, might be the most coveted fungus breed on the planet. So when one of France’s most revered Périgord ...

Black truffles (Tuber melanosporum), also known as Périgord truffles, have a syrupy sweet flavor and are highly prized in haute cuisine. They are fungi that grow on the roots of oak and hazelnut ...

L.A.'s drizzly weather is just a reminder that it’s winter truffle season. Swap out your sad desk lunch with something indulgent as hell—Madame Monsieur’s light yet decadent Le Black Truffle ...

Truffle education and market: On Feb. 8, the Asheville Truffle Experience continues with a Truffle 101 educational session featuring several truffle experts. 10 a.m.-noon, location to be determined.

The black truffle is a rare and treasured delicacy and now scientists have learned the fungus even reproduces in manner highly unusual for its kind: sexually. IE 11 is not supported.