International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi and Plants (Melbourne Code): Adopted by the Eighteenth International Botanical Congress Melbourne, Australia, July 2011, Volume 1

This International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN) replaces the formerly called International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN). The new code (Melbourne Code) took effect on July 23rd, 2011, when it was ratified by the International Botanical Congress. - The title of the code was changed to show that it does not apply to plants only, but also to algae and fungi.