20th ISMS Congress Proceedings, Keynotes and Photo Gallery Now Available
The proceedings, keynote presentations and photo gallery from the recent 20th ISMS Congress (ISMSC) are now available to all ISMS members via the ISMS website. Details and links are provided below.
The very successful Congress was held in conjunction with the 26th North American Mushroom Congress to create a super international mushroom event from 26-29 February at the JW Marriott Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The feedback received from both delegates and presenters was very positive. Many delegates were attending an ISMSC for the first time and fully appreciative of the opportunity to meet with other mushroom industry personnel to share their knowledge and interests.
Access photos of the event here:
Monday, 26 February
Tuesday, 27 February
Access the Abstract Book here.
Access the videos and PDFs of the posters and presentations here (login required).
Entries are grouped into technical areas: substrate & casing; pests & diseases; nutrition, bioactive compounds & medicinal uses; genetics, breeding & germplasm, mycomaterials; and training/outreach (extension) and industry development.
File formats include: PDF files of posters and oral presentations and access to videos of oral presentations. A keyword search function is available if you wish to search by keyword, author or topic.
Click on 2024 and scroll to view all presentations:
Presentations can be sorted by Title, Author, Topic or Format by clicking on the headings:
* ISMS membership is required to access the proceedings, keynotes and photo gallery. Membership is free. Sign up here.
AMGA Future of Casing Report Symposium
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ISMS organised an international symposium on the Future of Casing on the Sunday afternoon prior to the ISMSC in Las Vegas on behalf of The Australian Mushroom Growers Association.
An international audience of over 60 industry people heard the authors of the Future of Casing Report, Drs Ralph Noble, Helen Grogan, and Eoghan Corbett discuss the highlights from their work and updated the audience on recent activity in the space. This was followed by a Q&A and comments session, with input from key technical and industry personnel.
The video and photos of the Symposium can be found here.
The AMGA Casing Review Report 2023 can be found here.
India Mushroom Days’ 2024
October 4 - 5 - 6 2024, New Delhi, India
Where ancient traditions meet modern cultivation.
Fuelled by rising health consciousness, increased demand for plant-based alternatives, and a growing awareness of sustainable food sources, India's mushroom industry is experiencing an exciting upsurge.
India Mushroom Days’ 2024 serves as a catalyst for this progress, bringing together the diverse players within this dynamic field. Here, industry leaders, farmers, passionate enthusiasts, and dedicated researchers will converge, fostering a collaborative environment that cultivates knowledge, ignites innovation, and paves the way for a flourishing future.
Access the article ‘The mycelial marvel: unveiling a fungus future at India mushroom days' 2024’ here.
Early bird registration deadline: 15 July 2024
For more information and to register, visit: India Mushroom Days’ 2024.
20th International Botanical Congress – registration deadline approaching
The 20th IBC will take place in Madrid (Spain) on the following dates:
Nomenclature Section, 15–19 July 2024
Congress, 21–27 July 2024
The IBC takes place every six years under the supervision of the International Association for Botanical and Mycological Societies (IABMS).
Register by the 17th of June to avoid the higher late registration prices.
Visit the IBC website for information on invited speakers, accommodation, excursions, the Nomenclature Section, and much more.
Latest resources available on the ISMS website
Research paper: Ergothioneine from Fungi by Robert Beelman, Professor Emeritus of Food Science, Director of The Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health, Penn State University. Published in FUNGI Volume 16:4, Winter 2023, pp 14-15.
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Mushroom Link, Summer 2023 and Autumn 2024 issues
Visit Resources/Publications/Mushroom Link to access.