Welcome to the Iraqi Mushroom and Truffle Platform (IQMT)
Welcome to the Iraqi Mushroom and Truffle Platform (IQMT), dedicated to advancing mycology and truffle research in Iraq.
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.
Mission and Goals
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
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.
This is an independent academic initiative and not affiliated with any governmental institution in Iraq.