
The Third Symposium on Hypogeous Fungi of The Mediterranean Basin (HYPOGES3) under the theme “Truffles and Desert Truffles in the Face of Climate Change”
April 8-12, 2025

Our Symposium
The Third Symposium on Hypogeous Mushrooms of the Mediterranean Basin (HYPOGES3) occurs every ten years, celebrating advancements in the study of hypogeous mushrooms, such as truffles and desert truffles. This event underscores the ecological, culinary, and economic importance of these fungi, attracting a multidisciplinary audience of mycologists, biologists, ecologists, and economists.
The upcoming symposium embraces diverse perspectives, including those from developing countries, focusing on agriculture, environmental issues, and socio-economic challenges.
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Organizing Committee
Presidents:
- Pr. Lahsen KHABAR
- Pr. Sarah BOUZROUD
- Pr. Jean Claude PARGNEY
Members:
- Pr. Chouhra TALBI, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Laila SBABOU, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Jalila BENJELLOUN, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Kaoutar TAHA, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Laila RHAZI, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Imane WAHBY, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Pr. Houda TAIMOURYA, IAV, Morocco.
- Dr. Houcine AIT OUAKRIM, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Miss Chaymae MEYAD, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Miss Marwa OIKRIM, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Miss Asmae HAMI, FSR-UM5, Morocco.
- Dr. Abdelaziz LAQBAQBI
Scientific Committee
Members:
- Lahsen KHABAR, Morocco.
- Gérard CHEVALIER, France.
- Alessandra ZAMBONELLI, Italy.
- Jean Claude PARGNEY, France.
- Domizia DONNINI, Italy.
- Asuncion MORTE, Spain.
- Allal DOUIRA, Morocco.
- Mohamed HAFIDI, Morocco.
- Loubna EL FELS, Morocco.
- Giovani PACIONI, Italy.
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