Analysis of roots and truffles

Analysis of roots and truffles is carried out by molecular biology using the PCR technique. This diagnosis can be carried out for truffle monitoring purposes, or simply to identify a species in the presence of an unknown sample. By analyzing the roots of mycorrhized trees, we can determine the type and quality of mycorrhizae present, a key indicator of the symbiosis between tree and fungus. By analyzing a truffle or mushroom sample, we can determine the species to which it belongs.

How to analyze roots, truffles or mushrooms?

Step 1

Identify your needs and send samples

You tell us your requirements, and we’ll work with you to define the nature of the analyses to be carried out. You send us your correctly identified samples by post, according to our specifications.

Step 2

Laboratory analysis

We analyze the samples in our laboratory according to your specifications.
The time required to obtain results will vary, depending on the analysis performed.

Step 3

Report on analysis results, feedback and advice

We record the results in a comprehensive analysis report and interpret them in the context of your application.
We provide you with our conclusions and advice in a feedback meeting.

Service descriptions

Analysis of roots, truffles or mushrooms

Support specifications

Sampling :
- Truffle or mushroom: cut a piece of flesh at least 1 x 1cm (excluding the peridium).
- Roots :
  1. Roots taken from a depth of around 10 cm should be young, fine and sometimes hairy. To find them, s ollow a primary root until you find the young secondary roots. Make sure they are tree roots and not herbaceous roots.
  2. Cut a piece of root about 10 cm long.
  3. For a tree: take 4 root samples at the 4 cardinal points of the tree, consider the 4 root samples as 1 “tree” sample.
Place sample in resealable plastic bag – 1 sample per bag
Labeling/Identifying the sample
Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Prefer fast postal delivery