Procedures and timetable for proposals to amend Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants by Tom W. May

“…Abstract Procedures for preparing and submitting proposals to amend or enhance Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants are provided. …”
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International Mycological Congress: Guiding Vote on nomenclature proposals to amend Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants by Tom W. May, Andrew N. Miller

“…Abstract Results are provided for the Guiding Vote on the seven formal proposals to amend the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants to be decided by the Fungal Nomenclature Session (FNS) of the XI International Mycological Congress in July 2018. …”
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Proposals for consideration at IMC12 to modify provisions related solely to fungi in Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants by Tom W. May, David L. Hawksworth

“…Abstract Seven proposals or sets of proposals to modify the provisions of Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICNafp) have been received. …”
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Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants as approved by the 11th International Mycological Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 2018 by Tom W. May, Scott A. Redhead, Konstanze Bensch, David L. Hawksworth, James Lendemer, Lorenzo Lombard, Nicholas J. Turland

“…Abstract A revised version of Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants is presented, incorporating amendments approved by the Fungal Nomenclature Session of the 11th International Mycological Congress held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in July 2018. …”
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Synopsis of proposals on fungal nomenclature: a review of the proposals concerning Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants submitted to the XII International Mycological Congress, 2024 by Tom W. May, Konstanze Bensch

“…Abstract A commentary is provided on the seven formally published proposals to modify the provisions of Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICNafp) that will be dealt with by the Fungal Nomenclature Session (FNS) of the 12th International Mycological Congress (IMC12) in August 2024. …”
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Toward the Madrid Code: nomenclatural proposals of Ukrainian botanists by Hayova V.P., Boiko G.V., Mosyakin S.L.

“…The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants is the document that regulates the nomenclature of taxa belonging to these groups of organisms, and thus it is crucially important for maintaining stability of scientific names applied to them. …”
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How, not if, is the question mycologists should be asking about DNA-based typification by R. Henrik Nilsson, Martin Ryberg, Christian Wurzbacher, Leho Tedersoo, Sten Anslan, Sergei Põlme, Viacheslav Spirin, Vladimir Mikryukov, Sten Svantesson, Martin Hartmann, Charlotte Lennartsdotter, Pauline Belford, Maryia Khomich, Alice Retter, Natàlia Corcoll, Daniela Gómez Martinez, Tobias Jansson, Masoomeh Ghobad-Nejhad, Duong Vu, Marisol Sanchez-Garcia, Erik Kristiansson, Kessy Abarenkov

“…The present authors hope for a revitalized and deepened discussion on DNA-based typification, because to us it seems harmful and counter-productive to intentionally deny the overwhelming majority of extant fungi a formal standing under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants.…”
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Effective typification of Avena pubescens (Poaceae; Pooideae) by Pedro Pablo Ferrer Gallego

“…Therefore, the typification by Röser is here briefly discussed and superseded because is being contrary to Art. 9.8 of the International code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Shenzhen Code). …”
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Managing and coping with names of pleomorphic fungi in a period of transition by Hawksworth DL

“…An explanation is provided of the recent changes in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants relating to the ending of the separate naming of different states of fungi with a pleomorphic life-cycle. …”
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Managing and coping with names of pleomorphic fungi in a period of transition by D.L. Hawksworth

“…An explanation is provided of the recent changes in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants relating to the ending of the separate naming of different states of fungi with a pleomorphic life-cycle. …”
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Three new combinations in African Cyperus (Cyperaceae) by Isabel Larridon, Marc Reynders

“…Recently, while revising the West African species of Cyperus, three taxa previously placed in Pycreus were identified for which a name in Cyperus is lacking.Methods – The taxonomic changes are performed according to the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants.Results – Three new combinations in Cyperus are made for names currently placed in Pycreus.…”
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Rectification of invalidly published new names for plants from the late Eocene of North Bohemia by Kvaček Zlatko

“…Valid publication of new names of fossil plant taxa published since 1 January 1996 requires a diagnosis or description in English, besides other requirements included in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Melbourne Code) adopted by the Eighteenth International Botanical Congress, Melbourne, Australia, July 2011 (McNeill et al. 2012). …”
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Permanently and retroactively eradicating certain offensive epithets from the scientific names of algae, fungi, and plants: ‘afr-’ is in by Gideon F. Smith, Estrela Figueiredo

“… Following publication in 2021 of a proposal to permanently and retroactively eradicate a set of offensive epithets from the scientific nomenclature in use for algae, fungi, and plants, this proposal eventually formed part of the ballot sheet placed before people eligible to cast a preliminary guiding vote (the so-called “mail vote”) to amend the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants in 2024. In this mail vote the proposal received 74 ‘no’ votes (47%) out of 156 votes cast. …”
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Epitypification of the Linnaean name Lemna arrhiza (≡ Wolffia arrhiza), Araceae by Shiyan N.M.

“…The “neotype” (a herbarium specimen preserved at FI) does not meet the requirements of Art. 9.8 of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN), because it is not part of the original material for Lemna arrhiza and, therefore, cannot be considered for the lectotypification purpose (Art. 9.3 and 9.4 of the ICN). …”
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Neottia maolanensis, a replacement name for Neottia bifida M.N.Wang (Orchidaceae) by Mei-Na Wang, Xin-Yi Wu, Cheng-Jiang Tan, Ping Yu, Wen-Hui Rao, Jie-Shan Chen, Jian Li, Jian-Bing Chen

“…According to Articles 53.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants (Shenzhen Code), Neottia bifida M.N.Wang (as 'bifidus'; PhytoKeys 229: 222, 2023) is an illegitimate name, and hence a new name Neottia maolanensis M. …”
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Synopsis of Maracanthus (Loranthaceae) and description of M. kuijtii, a new species from the Eastern Andes of Colombia by Jhon S. Murillo-Serna, Isabel Carmona-Gallego, Francisco J. Roldán, Julio A. Sierra-Giraldo, Fernando Alzate-Guarín

“…Material and methods – This study is based on a literature review according to the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants, examination of herbarium specimens using physical specimens and digital images, and morphological studies based on samples from dried and rehydrated specimens. …”
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Corrigendum: Butin H. (2018) Parasitische Pilze auf Blättern der Spätblühenden Traubenkirsche: Ein Beitrag zum biologischen Pflanzenschutz by Johanna Bußkamp, Steffen Bien, Rolf Kehr

“…Dies war nicht konform mit Artikel F.5.1 des International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (Turland et al. 2018), denn es fehlte ein Kennungszeichen, das seit dem 1. …”
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Report of the Special-purpose Committee on Names of Fungi with the Same Epithet, established at the XIX International Botanical Congress in Shenzhen, China by James K. Mitchell, David L. Hawksworth, Shaun R. Pennycook

“…Abstract A Special-purpose Committee on Fungal Names with the Same Epithet was established at the XIX International Botanical Congress (IBC) in Shenzhen, China in 2017, with a mandate to report to the 12th International Mycological Congress (IMC) with recommendations on a preferred course of action with respect to names of pleomorphic fungi sharing the same epithet under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. This report provides a synthesis of the deliberations from the Special-purpose Committee. …”
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Chrysanthemum dabieshanense, a new name for Chrysanthemum vestitum var. latifolium (Asteraceae, Anthemideae) by Zhixi Fu, Xiaofeng Liu, Aiguo Zhen, Xinxin Zhu, Kamil Konowalik, Yueping Ma, Pan Li

“…Considering the condition of the material found and Articles 6.9, 6.11, 41.2, 58.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants (Shenzhen Code) that is currently in force, Chrysanthemum dabieshanense Z.X.Fu, A.G.Zhen, & Y.P.Ma, nom. nov. is proposed as the new name for Chrysanthemum vestitum var. latifolium J.Zhou & Jun Y.Chen. …”
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Typification of three Linnaean names in the genus Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae) by P. Pablo Ferrer-Gallego

“…According to the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants), this is a syntype which must be chosen as the lectotype. …”
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