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 Mycology and Truffle (MycoTruffle): www.mycotruffle.org A peer-reviewed publication on fungi and truffles
MushroomReview: Informal reviews and visual documentation of mushrooms

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.