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Gloria Martín has asked the Government team to ask the Ministry of Defense to transfer land in Zarzadilla de Totana so that in this district a scientific project dedicated to the research, development and technological transfer of this fungus can be developed, which has an important projection in the world of gastronomy and nutrition
The councilor of the United Left-Greens in the City of Lorca, Gloria Martín, has asked that the City Council promote the cultivation of the turma or truffle of the desert (Terfezia claveryi) in the municipality.
It is a fungus that grows in areas with low rainfall, in semi-arid lands - productive to date - and that has a promising future, both economically and environmentally.
Its potential is "enormous," said Martin, who has pointed out that, because of its appreciated gastronomic qualities, between 20 and 50 euros are already paid per kilo of turmoil in the market, although in countries of the Persian Gulf, the main consumer area of ​​the world, reaches 220 euros.
Martín explained that thanks to the coordinated work of the lorquino Francisco González Palacios, known as the first turmicultor in the world, and of the Mycology and Mycorrhiza laboratory of the University of Murcia (UMU), this wild species has been "domesticated" in a field of dry land of the deputation of Zarzadilla de Totana.
Years ago, experimentation work was carried out on state-owned land, where it was planned to establish an Army brigade, which ultimately did not materialize.
Therefore, the mayor of IU-Verdes has requested that the City Council agree with the Ministry of Defense the cession of said land, so that in this district a scientific project dedicated to the research, development and technological transfer of the truffle can be developed desert.
"We know that there are other municipalities in the Region interested, and we believe that the City Council of Lorca should lead it, so that it places us as a national and even international reference of this alternative crop," said Martin.
For the mayor of IU-Verdes, this would be a good starting point to also revalue socio-economically disadvantaged rural environments, such as the Lorca Highlands.
The interest in desert truffles lies mainly in the fact that they are not a condiment - as is black truffle - but that it is a food in itself.
The turbines have a high concentration of antioxidants (even more than black truffles), contain a very high protein according to experts, in the future, the substitute for animal protein will be the fungal protein, they have fiber and a high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids like Omega 3 and Omega 6, essential for humans.
All this makes it a very complete product and with an important projection in the world of gastronomy and nutrition.
Martin recalled that it is an "innovative crop with an expanding market ahead" since "currently, not even 1% of the demand is covered".
In addition, the desert truffle is "a fruit that is totally respectful and beneficial for the environment", especially in regard to the fight against desertification, because it benefits bees and wild pollinators and is 100% free of fertilizers , phytosanitary and herbicides.
It also has a low water requirement and reduced maintenance costs.
Source: IU-verdes Lorca
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