Changes in Botanical Nomenclature from the 2011 International Botanical Congress
Author Information
Author(s): James S. Miller, Vicki A. Funk, Warren L. Wagner, Fred Barrie, Peter C. Hoch, Patrick Herendeen
Primary Institution: The New York Botanical Garden
Conclusion
The 2011 Nomenclature Section introduced significant changes to the rules governing the naming of plants, fungi, and algae, including allowing electronic publication and descriptions in English.
Supporting Evidence
- The title of the Code was changed to include algae and fungi.
- Names of new taxa can now be published in electronic journals.
- Descriptions for new names can be in either Latin or English.
- The principle of 'one fungus, one name' was adopted for fungi.
- The concept of 'morphotaxa' was eliminated for fossil plants.
Takeaway
Scientists changed the rules for naming plants and fungi to make it easier and faster, including allowing names to be published online and described in English.
Methodology
The Nomenclature Section met to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature.
Participant Demographics
Delegates were mostly members of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy.
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