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April 30, 2026 at 05:43 PM
Australia Has a Surprisingly Successful Truffle Industry. This New Study Could Explain Why
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study in Australia has uncovered the scientific reasons behind the country's surprisingly successful truffle industry, examining soil samples to understand why the expensive fungi thrive.
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