Chemistry, Biology and Ecology of Truffle-Forming Fungi

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Code: 3FN020

Truffles have been surrounded by myths throughout history, but the science of this fungal life form is even more intriguing. This course will give you a background to the evolution, species richness, chemistry and function of truffles, explaining their use, growth and cultivation. We visit a natural truffle habitat and a truffle orchard on the island of Gotland and learn to identify some of the economically important species. **Outline of the course** **Mandatory:**<br> Friday 4 September 2026 at 15:00-16:00: Course introduction (distance-based by Zoom).<br> Thursday - Sunday 17-20 September 2026: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.<br> Thursday - Sunday 5-8 November 2026: Teaching at Campus Gotland, Visby.<br> Sunday 22 November at 17-17.30: Course conclusion and summary via Zoom. Additional weeks are intended for individual studies part-time and can be done elsewhere.

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• Chemistry, Biology and Ecology of Truffle-Forming Fungi

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 22 November 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %