Publications by authors named "K G Bensch"

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 of the IMC. Between 124 and 322 mycologists attended the three sessions of the FNS, at which formal proposals to amend Chapter F of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants were debated. The 15 proposals considered included eight "from the floor", five of which were withdrawn prior to the FNS.

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is a polyphyletic genus of asexually reproducing yeasts in the 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. During the last two decades, approximately half of the species have been reassigned into more than 36 already existing genera and 14 newly proposed genera, but the polyphyletic feature of the genus largely remained. is an important, globally emerging opportunistic pathogen that has caused life-threatening outbreaks in healthcare facilities worldwide.

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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. The proposals deal with: fungi whose morph-names have the same epithet; the listing of synonyms under entries for protected names in the Code Appendices; the processes of protection and rejection; the use of DNA sequences as nomenclatural types; the use of genomes as nomenclatural types; and the designation of fungi known only from DNA sequences. Information is also provided on the composition and role of the Fungal Nomenclature Bureau, the operation of the FNS and the pre-Congress Guiding vote.

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  • * A bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify the top 100 most cited fungal genera, examining why some have more influence on mycology than others.
  • * The paper discusses case studies for these top genera, providing insights into their ecology, economic impact, and key scientific advancements, while also outlining the historical context of research on these fungi.
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  • - The subphylum consists of over 1,200 known yeast species grouped into 16 families and shows significant genomic diversity akin to that of plants and animals, highlighting its ecological and metabolic range, including both opportunistic pathogens and biotechnological organisms.
  • - A recent analysis indicates that the current classification system, which places all these species into one class, fails to capture their vast diversity; researchers suggest reclassifying them into seven classes and 12 orders based on genomic content.
  • - This updated classification aims to reflect the intricate evolutionary relationships among yeast species more accurately and facilitate better communication about lesser-known lineages in the subphylum.
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