Table 1 Key organizations and events related to the governance of fungal nomenclature

• International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (Code)

• Chapter F — the section of the Code containing provisions pertaining solely to fungi

• Fungal Nomenclature Bureau (FNB) — runs the FNS at an IMC

• Fungal Nomenclature Session (FNS) — considers proposals to amend or enhance Chapter F

• Guiding vote — a non-binding indication of opinions on the proposals; held prior to the FNS

• International Mycological Association (IMA)

• International Mycological Congress (IMC) — organized by the IMA; decisions of the FNS are ratified during its plenary session

• Nomenclature Committee for Fungi (NCF) — considers proposals to conserve or reject names of fungi; advises on but does not decide on proposals to amend Chapter F