A NEW TRUFFLE SPECIES ADDITION, Tuber macrosporum Vittad., TO TURKISH MYCOTA

Tuber P. Micheli ex F.H. Wigg. species have always attracted people's attention, with their high diversity, culinary and economic interest, strong aromas as well the importance of plant ecosystem animal nutrition. Interest in truffle has been increasing recent years Turkey. Although some known previously Turkey, many are yet to be identified. macrosporum Vittad. samples were collected from Edirne Tekirdağ regions 2017 a field study conducted find new species. firstly identified by macro microscopic features, this result was supported 99% DNA analyses when compared GenBank.A short description newly reported is given along its microphotographs, spore images taken scanning electron microscope (SEM). Additionally, ITS based evolutionary history provided phylogenetic trees.