About IQMT (Iraqi Mushroom and Truffle Platform)

The Iraqi Mushroom and Truffle Platform (IQMT) is a nonprofit, independent, academic initiative launched to support research, education, and publishing in the fields of mycology and truffle science.

Nature and Mission

IQMT is a voluntary and fully electronic platform (iqmt.org), not affiliated with any governmental or commercial entity. Its mission is to foster scientific collaboration and serve as a central hub for fungal, wild mushroom, truffle and desert-truffle-related research in Iraq and the surrounding region.

Publications

Kamaa Journal: (Soon) A scientific journal focused on truffle research
Journal of Macrofungi: www.macrofungi.org A peer-reviewed publication on Mushrooms
Journal of Mycology and Truffle (MycoTruffle): www.mycotruffle.org A peer-reviewed publication on fungi and truffles

History of Mycology in Iraq

Click here (History of Mycology in Iraq)

Founder and Director

Founded by Assistant Professor Dr. Mustafa Nadhim Owaid (LINK) (Specialist in Mycology)
Ministry of Education – Iraq

Establishment

IQMT Platform since February 2021 on www.iqmt.org

This platform adheres to academic standards and open-access values, and welcomes collaboration from researchers and educators globally.

IQMT Visitors Counter .

2021-02-28

This is an independent academic initiative and not affiliated with any governmental institution in Iraq.