Environmental Studies and Forestry

Predicted climate change will increase the truffle cultivation potential in central Europe

T. Čejka, M. Trnka, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Tomáš Čejka, Miroslav Trnka, Paul J. Krusic, Ulrich Stobbe, Daniel Oliach, Tomáš Václavík, Willy Tegel, and Ulf Büntgen uncovers how climate change will impact truffle cultivation in the Czech Republic. Under varying emission scenarios, the study reveals significant potential growth for Périgord truffles and resilience in Burgundy truffles, highlighting both ecological and economic opportunities for central Europe.

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Abstract

Climate change affects truffle distribution. This study uses niche models to estimate the cultivation potential of Burgundy and Périgord truffles in the Czech Republic under current (2020) and future (2050) climates. Currently, Burgundy truffle cultivation is highly suitable for ~14% of Czech agricultural land, while Périgord truffle suitability is lower. Future warming under high-emission scenarios will slightly reduce Burgundy truffle suitability, but low-emission scenarios show expansion. Périgord truffle cultivation potential will significantly increase under all scenarios. Truffle cultivation could offer ecological and economic benefits for central Europe.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Dec 04, 2020

Authors

Tomáš Čejka, Miroslav Trnka, Paul J. Krusic, Ulrich Stobbe, Daniel Oliach, Tomáš Václavík, Willy Tegel, Ulf Büntgen

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