Résumé
TuberIndex is the first open-access dataset compiling literature on true truffles (Tuberaceae) and their ecology.Version 1.0 compiles five centuries of French-language literature on Tuberaceae, documenting the rich diversity of truffle–plant and truffle–fungi interactions reported in technical reports, academic works, and popular writings.
The dataset indexes 493 documents and reports 3,508 records of ecological interactions involving 26 truffle taxa, 418 plant taxa, and 53 fungal taxa. Each interaction is compiled with various metadata, including information on the effect of the interaction on the truffle and the role of the interactor.
It is organized into three main CSV files (bibliographic data, interaction data, and taxonomy reference), complemented by a BibTeX export and a raw archive to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
TuberIndex aims to support scientific research by providing a comprehensive resource on truffle–plant and truffle–fungi interactions, while also enhancing knowledge transfer to practitioners in truffle cultivation.
The dataset is released under a CC BY 4.0 licence to ensure open reusability for research, education, and practice.