FOUNDING INFORMATION

Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University Truffle Application and Research Center was established on March 24, 2015 with the regulation published in the official gazette no. 29305.
Truffles attract people from many different walks of life because of the mystery they have. It is a legend sought after by gourmets and chefs around the world, especially because of its unique aroma. Italy's white truffle (Tuber magnatum), France's winter black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and summer black truffle (Tuber aestivum) are the most famous types of truffles sought in world cuisines, ranging from 200 euros to 3500 euros per kilo. These truffle species are just a few of the underground mushrooms. Truffle hunters encounter hundreds of different species of truffles from underground as they search for these precious species of truffles in the forest. While very few of these truffle species are very valuable for the kitchen, some are edible, but all have a very important role in the forest ecosystem.

 
The amount of truffle species with high economic value has decreased twenty times in the last hundred years. While the demand for truffle species worldwide is increasing day by day, the dramatic reduction in the amount of truffles has accelerated the cultification of truffles. France controls 45% of the world's truffle market, Spain controls 35% and Italy and other countries. The unique location and biological richness of the Mediterranean climate zone, where the truffle species of our country grow naturally, also gives an idea of the diversity of truffle species it possesses. In order for our country, which has a wide geography 1.5 times larger than France, to take its rightful place in the world truffle market, studies related to truffles are needed at the academic level. The most important task of universities towards society is to make sure that the university is not the most important part to produce information and to innovate the knowledge it produces and contribute to the welfare of the country.
Mugla Malari made so far in the field of truffles at Kocman University; production of truffle-infused seedlings, truffle-infused produce myroral seedlings,
To report and report and certify the morphological and molecular identification of truffle species and samples of myrorizal sapling roots at the request of all public-private organizations and individuals,
To analyze the physical and chemical suitability of the culticulation areas of truffle-infused seedlings,
To make scientific studies on species diversity, geographical distribution and ecology by diagnosing naturally growing truffle species in our country,
To produce solutions to the needs of the truffle industry and to develop University-Industry cooperation,
To monitor and adapt new technologies in the processing, preservation and research of truffles and their products,
In cooperation with institutions and organizations outside the university, truffle-related issues; to assist the education of students, faculty and others at all levels, to organize education and training programs for certification at national and international level for this purpose, To identify alternative types of truffles that grow naturally in the region and have economic value, to ensure innovation through studies on cultivation and to contribute to the formation of alternative employment areas in rural areas,
Place for vocational practice, practical work and internship stipulated in associate degree, undergraduate and graduate programs in faculty/colleges and vocational schools related to taxonomy, cultivism and gastronomy of truffle types at the university, providing materials and services,
To carry out all kinds of academic activities in the field of truffles,
To cooperate with universities and other organizations located in turkey and abroad in accordance with the purpose of the establishment of the center, to prepare publications on the subject, to create a data bank and documentation center,
To ensure the recognition of the center nationally and internationally,
In order to enlighten and inform the public about the application and research issues carried out within the center,