# Mycotaxon

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***Mycotaxon*** was a [peer-reviewed](/source/Peer-reviewed) [scientific journal](/source/Scientific_journal) that covers the [nomenclature](/source/Nomenclature) and [taxonomy](/source/Taxonomy_(biology)) of fungi, including [lichens](/source/Lichen). The journal was founded by Grégoire L. Hennebert and [Richard P. Korf](/source/Richard_P._Korf) in 1974.[1] They were frustrated that papers submitted to journals such as *[Mycologia](/source/Mycologia)* took a year or longer from submission to publication. Korf and Hennebert introduced a number of innovations to make their journal more efficient and accessible than its contemporaries. *Mycotaxon* reduced the wait time between submission and publication by requiring authors to submit camera-ready copy. [Linotype](/source/Linotype_machine) was the industry standard at the time; *Mycotaxon* used photo-offset [lithography](/source/Lithography) to expedite publication.[2] A quarterly journal, *Mycotaxon* aimed to publish papers within four months of submission.[3]

*Mycotaxon* took an unusual non-blind approach to refereeing: authors were required to enlist a reviewer outside their institution to peer-review their manuscript prior to its submission.[2] Initially *Mycotaxon* did not demand page charges from authors, rather relying on subscription fees to finance publication. Papers of all lengths were accepted.[3] The journal published its last issue (volume 137, issue 4) on November 11, 2023.[4]

As of 2025, the journal has made all of its content Open Access - [all the articles published in the journal](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/210747) are now searchable via the [Biodiversity Heritage Library](/source/Biodiversity_Heritage_Library).[5]

## See also

- [*Persoonia*](/source/Persoonia_(journal)) – a journal with similar scope

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Korf_2005_1-0)** Korf, R.P. (2005). ["Reinventing taxonomy: a curmudgeon's view of 250 years of fungal taxonomy, the crisis in biodiversity, and the pitfalls of the phylogenetic age"](http://www.cybertruffle.org.uk/cyberliber/59575/0093/0412.htm). *Mycotaxon*. **93**: 407–415.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cornell_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cornell_2-1) Korf, Richard P. interviewed by Milton Zaitlin (2012). "Richard P. Korf". *A Conversation with..*. Cornell University: The Internet-First University Press. [hdl](/source/Hdl_(identifier)):[1813/28593](https://hdl.handle.net/1813%2F28593).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Korf_1974_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Korf_1974_3-1) Korf, Richard P.; Hennebert, G. L. (1974). ["Mycotaxon, a new international journal on taxonomy and nomenclature of fungi and lichens"](http://www.cybertruffle.org.uk/cyberliber/59575/0001/001/0001.htm). *Mycotaxon*. **1** (1): 1–2.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Volume 137-4: Contents, nomenclatural updates, corrigenda, peers, editorial"](https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/mtax/mt/2023/00000137/00000004/art00001;jsessionid=62fellu4jl1mf.x-ic-live-03#). *Mycotaxon*. **137** (4): i–xvi. 2023-11-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["MYCOTAXON"](https://mycotaxon.com/). *mycotaxon.com*. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

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