Welcome

The Organizing Committee invites you to attend the Fifth International Workshop on Edible Ectomycorrhizal Mushrooms (IWEMM5) to be held in Chuxiong, Yunnan, China from 26 to 29th August 2007.

All aspects of the science of edible ectomycorrhizal mushrooms will be covered in the workshop. Considerable time will also be devoted to the trade and cultivation of EEMM which we anticipate will be of benefit to the economic development of the region.

Chuxiong City is the capital of Chuxiong Yi Nationality Autonomous Prefecture, the home of the Yi people. This small city of 300,000 people is located in the centre of Yunnan Province. It is one of the province’s most important producer and trader of edible mycorrhizal mushrooms. The equitable climate, fine services and facilities, excellent environment and the warm-hearted Yi people with their rich culture will create a good atmosphere for the meeting.

The end of August is the mushroom season. Hundreds of edible ectomycorrhizal mushrooms including matsutake and porcini will be fruiting in the local forests and on sale in the local markets. The City has an old quarter with traditional architecture. There is also a National Museum and the Square of Ten-month Yi Solar Calendar and a Yi ancient town you can visit during the meeting. Nearby there are the Nanhua wild edible mushroom market, the hometown of the famous Lufeng Dinosaurs, the old Black Well town and Zixishan National Forest Park that can be visited during or after the meeting. Post conference field trips are being organised to see the unique flora, fauna, scenery and local cultures of Yunnan.

The Organizing Committee would like to thank The Fourth International Workshop of Edible Mycorrhizal Mushrooms in Murcia, Spain, 28th Nov. to 2nd Dec. 2006 for making the decision that the IWEMM5 will be held in Chuxiong in 2007. Special thanks go to the People’s Government of Chuxiong Yi Nationality Autonomous Prefecture and other organizations providing support for the Workshop. Our thanks also go to the sponsors for their support and to Dr Mario Honrubia, Dr Koji Iwaze, Dr Ian Hall, Professor ST Chang and others for their support during the organization of the Workshop.

We are sure that this Workshop will be enjoyable and memorable for everyone!

Wang Yun

Chairman of the Organizing Committee