@article{f23e7c9af1084acb9ee60a464eb46b9b,
title = "Binomial nomenclature for virus species: a consultation",
abstract = "The Executive Committee of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) recognizes the need for a standardized nomenclature for virus species. This article sets out the case for establishing a binomial nomenclature and presents the advantages and disadvantages of different naming formats. The Executive Committee understands that adopting a binomial system would have major practical consequences, and invites comments from the virology community before making any decisions to change the existing nomenclature. The Executive Committee will take account of these comments in deciding whether to approve a standardized binomial system at its next meeting in October 2020. Note that this system would relate only to the formal names of virus species and not to the names of viruses.",
keywords = "Binomial species names, International committee on taxonomy of viruses (ICTV), Nomenclature, Species nomenclature, Virus taxonomy",
author = "Siddell, {Stuart G.} and Walker, {Peter J.} and Lefkowitz, {Elliot J.} and Mushegian, {Arcady R.} and Dutilh, {Bas E.} and Bal{\'a}zs Harrach and Harrison, {Robert L.} and Sandra Junglen and Knowles, {Nick J.} and Kropinski, {Andrew M.} and Mart Krupovic and Kuhn, {Jens H.} and Nibert, {Max L.} and Luisa Rubino and Sead Sabanadzovic and Peter Simmonds and Arvind Varsani and Zerbini, {Francisco Murilo} and Davison, {Andrew J.}",
note = "Funding Information: The authors acknowledge the contribution of ICTV Life Member, Dr. Mike Adams, to previous discussions on the need for a standard binomial nomenclature for virus species. A.D. is supported by Medical Research Council programme Grant MC_UU_12014/3. B.E.D. is supported by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) Vidi Grant 864.14.004. B.H. is supported by National Research, Development and Innovation Office–NKFIH, NN128309. N.J.K. is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UK (Grant no. SE2944); work at the Pirbright Institute is supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) (BB/E/I/00007035, BB/E/I/00007036 and BBS/E/I/00007037). J.H.K is supported through Battelle Memorial Institute{\textquoteright}s prime contract with the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under Contract no. HHSN272200700016I. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the US Department of Health and Human Services or of the institutions and companies affiliated with the authors. In no event shall any of these entities have any responsibility or liability for any use, misuse, inability to use, or reliance upon the information contained herein. The US Department of Health and Human Services does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication. A.R.M. is a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF); the statements and opinions expressed herein are made in a personal capacity and do not constitute endorsement by NSF or the government of the United States. S.S. acknowledges partial financial support from Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES), Mississippi State University. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Funding Information: The authors acknowledge the contribution of ICTV Life Member, Dr. Mike Adams, to previous discussions on the need for a standard binomial nomenclature for virus species. A.D. is supported by Medical Research Council programme Grant MC_UU_12014/3. B.E.D. is supported by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) Vidi Grant 864.14.004. B.H. is supported by National Research, Development and Innovation Office?NKFIH, NN128309. N.J.K. is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UK (Grant no. SE2944); work at the Pirbright Institute is supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) (BB/E/I/00007035, BB/E/I/00007036 and BBS/E/I/00007037). J.H.K is supported through Battelle Memorial Institute?s prime contract with the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under Contract no. HHSN272200700016I. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the US Department of Health and Human Services or of the institutions and companies affiliated with the authors. In no event shall any of these entities have any responsibility or liability for any use, misuse, inability to use, or reliance upon the information contained herein. The US Department of Health and Human Services does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication. A.R.M. is a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF); the statements and opinions expressed herein are made in a personal capacity and do not constitute endorsement by NSF or the government of the United States. S.S. acknowledges partial financial support from Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES), Mississippi State University. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019, Crown.",
year = "2020",
month = feb,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s00705-019-04477-6",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "165",
pages = "519--525",
journal = "Archives of virology",
issn = "0304-8608",
publisher = "Springer Wien",
number = "2",
}