Naming and outline of Dothideomycetes–2014 including proposals for the protection or suppression of generic names

Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Pedro W. Crous, Paul M. Kirk, David L. Hawksworth, Saranyaphat Boonmee, Uwe Braun, Dong Qin Dai, Melvina J. D’souza, Paul Diederich, Asha Dissanayake, Mingkhuan Doilom, Singang Hongsanan, E. B.Gareth Jones, Johannes Z. Groenewald, Ruvishika Jayawardena, James D. Lawrey, Jian Kui Liu, Robert Lücking, Hugo Madrid, Dimuthu S. ManamgodaLucia Muggia, Matthew P. Nelsen, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Satinee Suetrong, Kazuaki Tanaka, Kasun M. Thambugala, Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, Saowanee Wikee, Ying Zhang, André Aptroot, H. A. Ariyawansa, Ali H. Bahkali, D. Jayarama Bhat, Cécile Gueidan, Putarak Chomnunti, G. Sybren De Hoog, Kerry Knudsen, Wen Jing Li, Eric H.C. McKenzie, Andrew N. Miller, Alan J.L. Phillips, Marcin Piątek, Huzefa A. Raja, Roger S. Shivas, Bernad Slippers, Joanne E. Taylor, Qing Tian, Yong Wang, Joyce H.C. Woudenberg, Lei Cai, Walter M. Jaklitsch, Kevin D. Hyde

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Abstract

Article 59.1, of the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants (ICN; Melbourne Code), which addresses the nomenclature of pleomorphic fungi, became effective from 30 July 2011. Since that date, each fungal species can have one nomenclaturally correct name in a particular classification. All other previously used names for this species will be considered as synonyms. The older generic epithet takes priority over the younger name. Any widely used younger names proposed for use, must comply with Art. 57.2 and their usage should be approved by the Nomenclature Committee for Fungi (NCF). In this paper, we list all genera currently accepted by us in Dothideomycetes (belonging to 23 orders and 110 families), including pleomorphic and non-pleomorphic genera. In the case of pleomorphic genera, we follow the rulings of the current ICN and propose single generic names for future usage. The taxonomic placements of 1261 genera are listed as an outline. Protected names and suppressed names for 34 pleomorphic genera are listed separately. Notes and justifications are provided for possible proposed names after the list of genera. Notes are also provided on recent advances in our understanding of asexual and sexual morph linkages in Dothideomycetes. A phylogenetic tree based on four gene analyses supported 23 orders and 75 families, while 35 families still lack molecular data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-55
Number of pages55
JournalFungal Diversity
Volume69
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 9 2014

Keywords

  • Article 59.1
  • Ascomycota
  • One name
  • Phylogeny
  • Pleomorphism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Ecology

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