Taming the truffle : the history, lore, and science of the ultimate mushroom by Hall, Ian R

Taming the truffle : the history, lore, and science of the ultimate mushroom
by Hall, Ian R

(#38510Z8)

Hardcover Timber Press, 2007
Description: 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly color). color maps; 24 cm
Dewey: 635; Audience: Adult

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Includes bibliographical references (page 254-295) and index.;From the past comes the present -- Science to the rescue -- Identifying truffle species -- The habitats of some commercial truffles -- Establishing a truffiere -- Maintenance of truffieres -- The rewards. Examines the art and science of people's attempts to cultivate truffles, revealing the secrets of when, how, and where to collect truffles that have been discovered throughout history, and explains why artificial cultivation is so difficult.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Timber Press
  • Publication Date: January 15, 2008
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Dewey: 635
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 304 pages : illustrations (chiefly color). color maps ; 24 cm
  • Tracings: Brown, Gordon T. (Gordon Thomas), 1950- ; Zambonelli, Alessandra.
  • ISBN-10: 0-88192-860-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-860-0
  • LCCN: 2007-019017
  • Follett Number: 38510Z8
  • Audience: Adult