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Hosts, species and genotypes: opinions versus data

Presented as a Keynote Address at the 15th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, Australia, 26–29 September 2005

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We are currently in the middle of a revolution in fungal taxonomy. Taxonomy is at the crossroads, where phenotypic data must be merged with DNA and other data to facilitate accurate identifications. These data, linked to open access journals and databases, will facilitate the stability of nomenclature in the future. To achieve this, however, plant pathologists must embrace new technologies, and implement these policies in their research programmes.

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Crous, P.W., Groenewald, J.Z. Hosts, species and genotypes: opinions versus data. Australasian Plant Pathology 34, 463–470 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1071/AP05082

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