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NEWS
Prof. Paul Thomas (our Managing Director) has appeared on several TV programmes, radio shows and in many written articles. Specific areas of expertise include the biology, cultivation, hunting and cooking methods of the wide range of truffle species. If you would like an interview or require information for an article then please use our contact form and we would be very happy to help.
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July 26, 2024
We are incredibly excited to announce that we will have a small amount of Tuber magnatum inoculated trees for sale this season - reserve your order now to avoid disappointment!
July 24, 2024
Having now been approved as a Plant Healthy Certified grower, our trees can be planted through grant schemes, such as the English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) where only nurseries with this Plant Healthy certification can be used.
May 16, 2024
From orchard walks & truffle hunting to microscopic root analysis and talks from our expert team. We also provide a truffle inspired lunch and fizz.
February 20, 2024
We seek a postdoctoral microbiologist with experience of in-field collection of isolates alongside maintaining, screening and developing fungi cultures. This role will focus on the collection and development of ectomycorrhizal (EMF) isolates, optimising in vitro growth conditions and the production of trees inoculated with different EMF species leading to field trials.
January 31, 2024
We were delighted to have been asked to be a part of the newest series of The Hairy Bikers, this series follows Dave & Si as they "Go West". The bikers joined Paul and Lyndsay, on the Isle of Bute, last summer, to film for the new series.
December 11, 2023
With project partners at the University of Stirling (UoS), MSL is leading a new £800,000 mycorrhiza research project that sees the expansion of our DNA sequencing facilities and mycorrhiza culture labs.
August 23, 2023
The season is in full flow with some incredible scented truffles coming from a number of our UK orchards.
July 3, 2023
We seek a postdoctoral microbiologist with experience of in-field collection of isolates alongside maintaining, screening and developing fungi cultures. This two-year role will focus on the collection and development of ectomycorrhizal (EMF) isolates, optimising in vitro growth conditions and the production of trees inoculated with different EMF species leading to field trials. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area of biological sciences and be experienced in lab-based culturing techniques. Experience with mycorrhiza identification and DNA metabarcoding would be highly beneficial.
January 30, 2023
Exciting plans are afoot as we plan to open the first UK truffle centre in late 2023/24.
July 3, 2023
We seek a postdoctoral microbiologist with experience of in-field collection of isolates alongside maintaining, screening and developing fungi cultures. This two-year role will focus on the collection and development of ectomycorrhizal (EMF) isolates, optimising in vitro growth conditions and the production of trees inoculated with different EMF species leading to field trials. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area of biological sciences and be experienced in lab-based culturing techniques. Experience with mycorrhiza identification and DNA metabarcoding would be highly beneficial.