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View article: Report on two recent meetings relevant to the nomenclature of fungi
Report on two recent meetings relevant to the nomenclature of fungi Open
View article: A taxonomic revision of <i>Aureobasidium</i> (<i>Saccotheciaceae</i>, <i>Dothideales</i>) with new species, new names, and typifications
A taxonomic revision of <i>Aureobasidium</i> (<i>Saccotheciaceae</i>, <i>Dothideales</i>) with new species, new names, and typifications Open
Aureobasidium comprises dimorphic yeast-like fungi that usually produce melanised cells at maturity. Species are globally distributed and ubiquitous, colonizing a variety of habitats. At present, ca 40 species are accepted, with the…
View article: From chaos to tranquillity: a modern approach to the identification, nomenclature and phylogeny of Aspergillus, Penicillium and other Eurotiales, including an updated accepted species list
From chaos to tranquillity: a modern approach to the identification, nomenclature and phylogeny of Aspergillus, Penicillium and other Eurotiales, including an updated accepted species list Open
Eurotiales is a diverse and speciose order and includes economically important genera like Aspergillus , Penicillium , Paecilomyces and Talaromyces . Historically, species identifications based on morphology are challenging. The publicatio…
View article: XII International Mycological Congress: report of Congress action on nomenclature proposals relating to fungi
XII International Mycological Congress: report of Congress action on nomenclature proposals relating to fungi Open
Procedures, appointments and outcomes of the Fungal Nomenclature Session (FNS) of the XII International Mycological Congress (IMC12) are summarized, including the composition of the Fungal Nomenclature Bureau and the Nominating Committee o…
View article: 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
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 Open
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 Ses…
View article: Phylogenomic analysis of the <i>Candida auris- Candida haemuli</i> clade and related taxa in the <i> Metschnikowiaceae,</i> and proposal of thirteen new genera, fifty-five new combinations and nine new species
Phylogenomic analysis of the <i>Candida auris- Candida haemuli</i> clade and related taxa in the <i> Metschnikowiaceae,</i> and proposal of thirteen new genera, fifty-five new combinations and nine new species Open
Candida is a polyphyletic genus of sexually reproducing yeasts in the Saccharomycotina with more than 400 species that occur in almost all families of the subclass and its name is strongly connected with the infectious disease candidiasis.…
View article: What are the 100 most cited fungal genera?
What are the 100 most cited fungal genera? Open
The global diversity of fungi has been estimated between 2 to 11 million species, of which only about 155 000 have been named. Most fungi are invisible to the unaided eye, but they represent a major component of biodiversity on our planet,…
View article: Three new smooth-spored species of Inocybe, two new epitypes, and updates on earlier epitypifications
Three new smooth-spored species of Inocybe, two new epitypes, and updates on earlier epitypifications Open
Auf der Basis detaillierter morphologischer und molekularer Untersuchungen werden drei neue glattsporige Arten von Inocybe beschrieben: Inocybe bonii, I. carolina und I. centesima. Die neuen Arten werden mit ausführlicher Beschreibung, mak…
View article: <i>Phytophthora</i>: taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the genus
<i>Phytophthora</i>: taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the genus Open
Many members of the Oomycota genus Phytophthora cause economic and environmental impact diseases in nurseries, horticulture, forest, and natural ecosystems and many are of regulatory concern around the world. At present, ther…
View article: (290–295) Proposals to amend Division <scp>III</scp> to create an “Editorial Committee for Fungi” and to shift the timing of appointment of the Deputy Secretary of the Fungal Nomenclature Bureau
(290–295) Proposals to amend Division <span>III</span> to create an “Editorial Committee for Fungi” and to shift the timing of appointment of the Deputy Secretary of the Fungal Nomenclature Bureau Open
After the Nomenclature Section of each International Botanical Congress (IBC) the Editorial Committee (elected at that Congress) is empowered to write the new version of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants a…
View article: A genome-informed higher rank classification of the biotechnologically important fungal subphylum <i> Saccharomycotina</i>
A genome-informed higher rank classification of the biotechnologically important fungal subphylum <i> Saccharomycotina</i> Open
The subphylum Saccharomycotina is a lineage in the fungal phylum Ascomycota that exhibits levels of genomic diversity similar to those of plants and animals. The Saccharomycotina consist of more than 1 200 known species currently divided i…
View article: A taxonomic review of the genus Paracoccidioides, with focus on the uncultivable species
A taxonomic review of the genus Paracoccidioides, with focus on the uncultivable species Open
Paracoccidioides species have always been surrounded by taxonomic uncertainties. The continuing nomenclatoral muddle was caused in part by the failure of Adolfo Lutz and Jorge Lôbo to name the etiologic agents of human paracoccidioidomycos…
View article: Taxonomy, phylogeny and identification of Chaetomiaceae with emphasis on thermophilic species
Taxonomy, phylogeny and identification of Chaetomiaceae with emphasis on thermophilic species Open
Chaetomiaceae comprises phenotypically diverse species, which impact biotechnology, the indoor environment and human health. Recent studies showed that most of the traditionally defined genera in Chaetomiaceae are highly polyphyletic. Many…
View article: New Cladosporium Species from Normal and Galled Flowers of Lamiaceae
New Cladosporium Species from Normal and Galled Flowers of Lamiaceae Open
A series of isolates of Cladosporium spp. were recovered in the course of a cooperative study on galls formed by midges of the genus Asphondylia (Diptera, Cecidomyidae) on several species of Lamiaceae. The finding of these fungi in both no…
View article: Fusarium: more than a node or a foot-shaped basal cell
Fusarium: more than a node or a foot-shaped basal cell Open
Recent publications have argued that there are potentially serious consequences for researchers in recognising distinct genera in the terminal fusarioid clade of the family Nectriaceae. Thus, an alternate hypothesis, namely a very b…
View article: Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Europaei Exsiccati, Klotzschii Herbarium Vivum Mycologicum Continuato, Editio Nova, Series Secunda” Cent. 1 to 26 issued by G. L. Rabenhorst between 1859 and 1881 (second part – Cent. 11 to 20)
Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Europaei Exsiccati, Klotzschii Herbarium Vivum Mycologicum Continuato, Editio Nova, Series Secunda” Cent. 1 to 26 issued by G. L. Rabenhorst between 1859 and 1881 (second part – Cent. 11 to 20) Open
Braun, U. & Bensch, K. 2021: Kommentierte Liste taxonomischer Neuheiten publiziert in „Fungi Europaei Exsiccati, Klotzschii Herbarium Vivum Mycologicum Continuato, Editio Nova, Series Secunda“ Cent. 1 bis 26, herausgegeben von G. L. Rabenh…
View article: Classification of Aspergillus, Penicillium, Talaromyces and related genera (Eurotiales): An overview of families, genera, subgenera, sections, series and species
Classification of Aspergillus, Penicillium, Talaromyces and related genera (Eurotiales): An overview of families, genera, subgenera, sections, series and species Open
The Eurotiales is a relatively large order of Ascomycetes with members frequently having positive and negative impact on human activities. Species within this order gain attention from various research fields such as food, in…
View article: Diversity and phylogeny of basidiomycetous yeasts from plant leaves and soil: Proposal of two new orders, three new families, eight new genera and one hundred and seven new species
Diversity and phylogeny of basidiomycetous yeasts from plant leaves and soil: Proposal of two new orders, three new families, eight new genera and one hundred and seven new species Open
Nearly 500 basidiomycetous yeast species were accepted in the latest edition of The Yeasts: A Taxonomic Study published in 2011. However, this number presents only the tip of the iceberg of yeast species diversity in nature. Possibl…
View article: Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Supplementi Fasc. 1 to 5, issued by K. W. G. L. Fuckel between 1865 and 1867
Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Supplementi Fasc. 1 to 5, issued by K. W. G. L. Fuckel between 1865 and 1867 Open
Braun, U. & Bensch, K. 2020: Kommentierte Liste taxonomischer Neuheiten publiziert in “Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Supplementi Fasc. 1 bis 5, herausgegeben von K. W. G. L. Fuckel zwischen 1865 und 1867. Schlechtendalia 37: 80–133. Neue Taxa u…
View article: 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
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 Open
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…
View article: A new species concept for the clinically relevant <i>Mucor circinelloides</i> complex
A new species concept for the clinically relevant <i>Mucor circinelloides</i> complex Open
Mucor species are common soil fungi but also known as agents of human infections (mucormycosis) and used in food production and biotechnology. Mucor circinelloides is the Mucor species that is most frequently isolated from clinical sources…
View article: Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Fasc. 1 to 7, issued by K. W. G. L. Fuckel in 1863
Annotated list of taxonomic novelties published in “Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Fasc. 1 to 7, issued by K. W. G. L. Fuckel in 1863 Open
Braun, U. & Bensch, K. 2019: Kommentierte Liste taxonomischer Neuheiten publiziert in „Fungi Rhenani Exsiccati” Fasz. 1 bis 7, herausgegeben von K. W. G. L. Fuckel im Jahr 1863. Schlechtendalia 36: 103–131. Neue Taxa und Kombinationen publ…
View article: (F-007) PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND THE USE OF AN IDENTIFIER AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CITATION OF THE AUTHORS OF FUNGAL NAMES
(F-007) PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND THE USE OF AN IDENTIFIER AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CITATION OF THE AUTHORS OF FUNGAL NAMES Open
View article: Proposals for consideration at IMC11 to modify provisions related solely to fungi in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants
Proposals for consideration at IMC11 to modify provisions related solely to fungi in the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants Open
Seven proposals to modify the provisions of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN) at the 11 th International Mycological Congress (IMC11) in July 2018 had been received by the proscribed date of 1 March …
View article: <i>Cladosporium</i> species in indoor environments
<i>Cladosporium</i> species in indoor environments Open
As part of a worldwide survey of the indoor mycobiota about 520 new Cladosporium isolates from indoor environments mainly collected in China, Europe, New Zealand, North America and South Africa were investigated by using a polyphasic appro…
View article: Common but different: The expanding realm of <i>Cladosporium</i>
Common but different: The expanding realm of <i>Cladosporium</i> Open
The genus Cladosporium ( Cladosporiaceae , Dothideomycetes ), which represents one of the largest genera of dematiaceous hyphomycetes, has been intensively investigated during the past decade. In the process, three major species complexes …