
Tuber melanosporum found in the research orchard at Mountain Research Station, Waynesville, NC. Photo courtesy of Inga Meadows.

Meadows lab examining root tips for colonization by Tuber species. Photo courtesy of Inga Meadows.

Lois Martin holding truffles her dog, Manza, found in the research orchard at Mountain Research Station, Waynesville, NC. Photo Courtesy of Inga Meadows

Ideal truffle depth in a Truffiere in Newtown, KY

Margaret Townsend (right), Luca (center), harvesting Tuber melanosporum Newtown Truffiere, KY

Ken Fry and daughter Audrey Fry holding first truffles (T. borchii) at Homer Fry orchard.

Tuber melanosporum and other truffles harvested during the holidays, and guarded by Luca.

Half-pound of truffles discovered by Luca in a Truffiere in Newtown, KY

Seth Angerer and his dog, Leo. Photo: Fran Angerer

Soil coring for DNA turns up a truffle in a T. borchii hot spot at Bella Vista Farms in Idaho.

Pre-dawn pressure bomb readings in a truffle orchard.

Spore amendment trenches. Newtown Truffiere, KY

Truffles marked for harvest in Newtown Truffiere, KY