Fungal nomenclature. 1. Melbourne approves a new Code

By L. Norvell. 2011

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The 18th International Botanical Congress, held in Melbourne, Australia, during July 2011, ratified several sweeping changes that will affect fungal nomenclature for years to come. Proposals to amend the Vienna Code were approved by the Nomenclature Section during the first week (July 18–22) and ratified by the entire IBC on the final day (July 30). Of particular interest to mycologists are a new title (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants), radical modification of Article 59 establishing the principle of ‘one fungus : one name’, valid publication using English descriptions or diagnoses and effective electronic publication (both effective on January 1, 2012), required deposition of fungal names in a recognized repository, clarification of the orthography and typification of sanctioned names, exclusion of microsporidians and other organisms treated in other Codes, and recommendations regarding designation of type cultures. Acceptance of recommendations of the Nomenclature Committee for Fungi and new appointments are also briefly discussed.

Subfields: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Science

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Alternaria redefined (2013, background): “With the establishment of the new International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN), the dual nomenclature system for sexual and asexual fungal morphs was abandoned and replaced by a single-name nomenclature (Hawksworth et al. 2011, Norvell 2011).”
Phylogeny, identification and nomenclature of the genus Aspergillus (2014, background): “Recently, a proposal to dramatically revise article 59 of the former botanical code was accepted by the 2011 International Botanical Congress Nomenclature Section at Melbourne and the principle of “ one fungus : one name ” was established (Norvell 2011, McNeill et al. 2012).”
Mapping the biosphere: exploring species to understand the origin, organization and sustainability of biodiversity (2012, background): “As of 1 January, 2013, all new names and combinations in fungi must be entered in an online registry (Norvell, 2011); other taxonomic groups are encouraged to follow suit.”
The Xylariaceae as model example for a unified nomenclature following the “One Fungus-One Name” (1F1N) concept (2013, background): “The last International Botanical Congress (IBC) in Melbourne has brought about some drastic changes in fungal nomenclature (Hawksworth 2011; Norvell 2011).”