Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications

© Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Fungal taxonomy has a long history and nomenclatural type specimens constitute an integral part of fungal classification and nomenclature. To date, type specimens/old names have served as excellent exemplars and references and have been the pillar for a st...

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Main Authors: M. C. Dayarathne, S. Boonmee, U. Braun, P. W. Crous, D. A. Daranagama, A. J. Dissanayake, H. Ekanayaka, R. Jayawardena, E. B.G. Jones, S. S.N. Maharachchikumbura, R. H. Perera, A. J.L. Phillips, M. Stadler, K. M. Thambugala, D. N. Wanasinghe, Q. Zhao, K. D. Hyde, Rajesh Jeewon
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spelling th-cmuir.6653943832-551082018-09-05T02:51:51Z Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications M. C. Dayarathne S. Boonmee U. Braun P. W. Crous D. A. Daranagama A. J. Dissanayake H. Ekanayaka R. Jayawardena E. B.G. Jones S. S.N. Maharachchikumbura R. H. Perera A. J.L. Phillips M. Stadler K. M. Thambugala D. N. Wanasinghe Q. Zhao K. D. Hyde Rajesh Jeewon Agricultural and Biological Sciences © Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Fungal taxonomy has a long history and nomenclatural type specimens constitute an integral part of fungal classification and nomenclature. To date, type specimens/old names have served as excellent exemplars and references and have been the pillar for a stable classification and appropriate nomenclature. However, with an increase in the number of species being discovered and the practical problems associated with re-examination and over reliance of old names as exemplars, there is a need to reconsider our traditional taxonomic thinking towards such an approach. It is becoming increasingly clear that loaning specimens, especially of rare and old species, is becoming too tedious, difficult and in some cases, practically impossible. This paper addresses in detail some of the major practical difficulties in referring to old names from a stable nomenclatural system viewpoint, in particular, reluctance of herbaria to loan specimens and poor conditions of specimens. Specific case studies where problems are encountered that hinder references to old names are discussed. Last but not least, mycologists express their opinions and concerns and provide deductive conclusions based on facts and their long experience in mycology. With regards to fungal nomenclature, taxonomists, devoted to bring about rational changes to fungal taxonomy, should be encouraged to use more friendly and practical approaches, with minimum hassle to examine old specimens. We contemplate that this paper will provide potential solutions to facilitate future naming/classification of fungal species. 2018-09-05T02:51:51Z 2018-09-05T02:51:51Z 2016-01-01 Journal 20777019 20777000 2-s2.0-85015470314 10.5943/mycosphere/7/11/2 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85015470314&origin=inward http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/55108
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topic Agricultural and Biological Sciences
spellingShingle Agricultural and Biological Sciences
M. C. Dayarathne
S. Boonmee
U. Braun
P. W. Crous
D. A. Daranagama
A. J. Dissanayake
H. Ekanayaka
R. Jayawardena
E. B.G. Jones
S. S.N. Maharachchikumbura
R. H. Perera
A. J.L. Phillips
M. Stadler
K. M. Thambugala
D. N. Wanasinghe
Q. Zhao
K. D. Hyde
Rajesh Jeewon
Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
description © Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Fungal taxonomy has a long history and nomenclatural type specimens constitute an integral part of fungal classification and nomenclature. To date, type specimens/old names have served as excellent exemplars and references and have been the pillar for a stable classification and appropriate nomenclature. However, with an increase in the number of species being discovered and the practical problems associated with re-examination and over reliance of old names as exemplars, there is a need to reconsider our traditional taxonomic thinking towards such an approach. It is becoming increasingly clear that loaning specimens, especially of rare and old species, is becoming too tedious, difficult and in some cases, practically impossible. This paper addresses in detail some of the major practical difficulties in referring to old names from a stable nomenclatural system viewpoint, in particular, reluctance of herbaria to loan specimens and poor conditions of specimens. Specific case studies where problems are encountered that hinder references to old names are discussed. Last but not least, mycologists express their opinions and concerns and provide deductive conclusions based on facts and their long experience in mycology. With regards to fungal nomenclature, taxonomists, devoted to bring about rational changes to fungal taxonomy, should be encouraged to use more friendly and practical approaches, with minimum hassle to examine old specimens. We contemplate that this paper will provide potential solutions to facilitate future naming/classification of fungal species.
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author M. C. Dayarathne
S. Boonmee
U. Braun
P. W. Crous
D. A. Daranagama
A. J. Dissanayake
H. Ekanayaka
R. Jayawardena
E. B.G. Jones
S. S.N. Maharachchikumbura
R. H. Perera
A. J.L. Phillips
M. Stadler
K. M. Thambugala
D. N. Wanasinghe
Q. Zhao
K. D. Hyde
Rajesh Jeewon
author_facet M. C. Dayarathne
S. Boonmee
U. Braun
P. W. Crous
D. A. Daranagama
A. J. Dissanayake
H. Ekanayaka
R. Jayawardena
E. B.G. Jones
S. S.N. Maharachchikumbura
R. H. Perera
A. J.L. Phillips
M. Stadler
K. M. Thambugala
D. N. Wanasinghe
Q. Zhao
K. D. Hyde
Rajesh Jeewon
author_sort M. C. Dayarathne
title Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
title_short Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
title_full Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
title_fullStr Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
title_full_unstemmed Taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: Conflicts, confusion & clarifications
title_sort taxonomic utility of old names in current fungal classification and nomenclature: conflicts, confusion & clarifications
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