Fungi and their bioproducts: promising prospects for supporting sustainable development and the green economy As part of the continuing education activities, the Department of life sciences at the Faculty of Science held a scientific course entitled “The role of fungal products as enzymes and antioxidants in achieving sustainable development”, which lasted for the period from October 25 to 29, 2026, in Hall (1B) of the Department of life sciences. The course aimed to introduce the environmental and economic importance of fungi and their vital products, their role in supporting sustainable development through the production of enzymes, antioxidants, organic acids and vitamins, and their applications in the industrial, pharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental fields. The scientific program included specialized lectures presented by a selection of the Department’s teaching staff, which dealt with the role of macrofungi, enzymes and antioxidants in Environmental Protection, the prospects for the use of fungi in sustainable development and purification, as well as the role of Morchella mushrooms in supporting the green economy. The session witnessed scientific discussions on the possibilities of investing fungi and their vital products in meeting environmental challenges and developing sustainable applications. We wish our esteemed employees continued success and success, and more giving and excellence in their scientific and practical career, serving the Faculty of Science and the ancient University of Mosul.

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Monday, November 2, 2026