Researchers at the University of Cambridge in conjunction with the "Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd." pledged that the fungus found on the North of the UK in March 2017, is indeed one of the most dorogostaiskii delicacies in the world - the Perigord truffle (Tuber melanosporum). In the harvest, the researchers helped a specially trained dog Bella.

The first mushroom that weighed 16 grams, decided to keep the history. Further British black truffles will be available in local restaurants.

The project to cultivate truffles in Monmouthshire (South Wales) "company Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd." has launched with the support of local farmers. The first results were achieved after 9 years since the start of the project. According to representatives of "Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd." on mushroom plantation studies will be undertaken of the system of survival of the truffles.

Monmouthshire is the most northerly region in the world where it was possible to cultivate the black truffle. The results of the project showed that this fungus can be grown in many regions of the UK. Typically, these mushrooms grow grow soft, moist, well-drained soil with a high limestone content, in regions with a Mediterranean climate in the North of Spain, Italy and the South of France.

The cost of black truffles can exceed two thousand dollars per kilogram. The yield of the black truffle in all the world is falling, demand remains high. In the next 10-20 years, the annual volume of the market of the black truffle will be about $5.9 billion).

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