Climate change impacts white truffle harvest in Italy and Croatia

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How has climate change affected the white truffle harvest?

Months of heat and drought have impacted the white truffle harvest in Italy and Croatia. This has led to reduced yields, smaller truffles, and a decline in the geographical areas where they grow. The fungus requires cool, moist soils and a specific relationship with tree roots, conditions increasingly challenged by warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall.

What are the price increases for white truffles?

Prices for white truffles are 20% to 30% higher than last year. The prized fungus can fetch as much as 4,000 euros per kilogram, reflecting the reduced supply caused by adverse weather conditions impacting the harvest.

What is being done to help truffle habitats adapt?

Researchers are exploring methods to help truffle habitats adapt to changing climate conditions. These include improved forest management techniques and experimental irrigation systems to support truffle growth during prolonged droughts. Efforts also focus on restoring and protecting forests, as well as investigating soil microorganisms and tree varieties better suited to hotter, drier conditions.