Decoding the science behind truffle farming, with Marcos Morcillo

With over 30 years of experience, Marcos Morcillo, director of Miofora (Forest and Applied Mycology), reveals the science and innovation behind modern truffle farming. In this interview, he explains why Spain is today the world’s leading producer of black truffle: from the strength of its research groups and the rapid transfer of knowledge to growers, to the vital role of irrigation in a changing climate. Morcillo also shares how Laumont plays a key role in supplying the high-quality truffles needed to develop inoculants—an essential step in producing truffle trees that are exported worldwide. Finally, he uncovers how innovation is shaping the future of truffles, from improving their size and shape to exploring the bacterial communities that define their unique aroma. Join us in this deep dive into the hidden science beneath the soil, and discover how research and collaboration are transforming the future of truffles. 🌱✨ #TruffleFarming #Laumont #SpanishTruffles #TruffleInnovation #Mycology #GourmetFood #SustainableFarming