(317–318) Proposals to allow new combinations, names at new rank and replacement names to be effectively and validly published by registration only

A great number of combinations are still needed if we want to move from the traditional morphology-based classification system one monophyletic groups. Vorontsova & Simon (in Taxon 61: 735–746. 2012) estimated that 10%–20% names for species Poaceae would have moved a different genus by time realignment is complete. The discovery phylogenetic relationships between taxa and their place in tree life ongoing such results often published high-impact journals. Unfortunately, authors do not make any or only some new implement newly proposed taxonomy journals even allow publication as part included papers. We largely agree with idea behind policy there should be no mixing nomenclature. However, necessary nomenclatural paper does follow taxonomic variety reasons. As combination, name at rank replacement technical matter intrinsic scientific merit, feel more contemporary approach and, therefore, longer see need papers supplements. For many years now it has already been possible register publish using Index Fungorum e-publications (http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/IndexFungorumRegister.htm), which allows combinations, registration additional step creating PDF complies requirements effective publication. It seems us unnecessary this propose, alone recognized repositories defined under Art. 42 Shenzhen Code (Turland al. Regnum Veg. 159. 2018). On hand, continuous call that, accelerate taxonomy, nomenclature must made straightforward, like allowing English language description diagnosis online, were implemented 2012. other foresee strongest opposition proposal will create large numbers “unnecessary” combinations. seen recent numerous hundreds thousands current prevent either, but our lot easier taxonomists nomenclature, where they otherwise inclined spend publishing papers, therefore used quickly. main criticism expressed about supported evidence. This evidence course strongly although complementary, continue disciplines because them source errors misinterpretations. may also strengthen relationship nomenclaturalists shine light on importance work do. propose two articles below anticipate Editorial Committee cross-references elsewhere. date first appears repository website. 31.1 states “the printed electronic material became available”, assume sufficient include case. “29.1bis. after 1 January 2026, effected (Art. 6.10), 6.11) rank, 42). registered appear website.” “41.5bis. New effectively 29.1bis considered simultaneously validly published. Any omissions correctable registration, affecting valid can procedure, correction taxon permitted.”