The 6th International Climate Change Conference (CI2C) 2025 Essaouira, Morocco

Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspension of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones.

Oct 18, 2025, 9:00 AM

3h

Essaouira Cultural Center

Poster Territorial Resilience and Nature-based Solutions Poster session

Speaker

Dr Hicham KADDOURI (University Cadi Ayyad, Faculty of Sciences-Semlalia, Laboratory of Water Sciences, Microbial Biotechnologies, and Natural Resources Sustainability (AQUABIOTECH), Unit of Microbial Biotechnologies, Agrosciences, and Environment (BIOMAGE)-CNRST Labeled Research Unit N°4, PO Box 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco.)

Description

In Morocco, there are many different types of desert truffles, including Terfezia, Tirmania, Delastria, Picoa, and Tuber. The Maamora Forest, Doukkala-Abda Sahel, northeast of Morocco, and the Moroccan Sahara are the four truffle regions where the geographical distribution of these ascomycetes has been noted most frequently. In addition to being a great source of protein, amino acids, carbon hydrates, and fiber, desert truffles are also regarded as a valuable source of antibiotic alternatives for pathogenic bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Due to the widespread appreciation of truffles, we could use these resources to develop local populations, especially in truffle-producing regions. The biodiversity of desert truffles in Morocco and other Maghreb countries is one of the characteristics of truffles that are briefly discussed in this paper review. Ecology, biology, geographical spread, and final considerations include the mycorrhizal association of truffles, biochemistry, and physiology.