The university of Basrah hold a seminar on Azo Dyes, resources.

A seminar entitled Azo dyes resources, impacts on the environment and the role of fungi in biodegrade them. hold at the College of Science, Department of Ecology.

The presenter Rihab Razzaq Hmaid demonstrates the most important objectives of study the ability of fungi to biodegrade and remove some Azo dyes in the laboratory.

The seminar dealt with the Azo dyes classifications, uses and their dangerous effects on the environment and humans, also the treatment methods(Physico-chemical and Biological).