International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology
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Former names
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International Bulletin of Bacteriological Nomenclature and Taxonomy, International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology |
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. |
| Discipline | Microbiology, systematics, evolutionary biology |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Aharon Oren |
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Publication history
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1951–present |
| Frequency | Monthly |
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1466-5026 (print) 1466-5034 (web) |
| LCCN | 00252051 |
| CODEN | ISEMF5 |
| OCLC no. | 807119723 |
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The International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in the field of microbial systematics that was established in 1951. Its scope covers the taxonomy, nomenclature, identification, characterisation, culture preservation, phylogeny, evolution, and biodiversity of all microorganisms, including prokaryotes, yeasts and yeast-like organisms, protozoa and algae. The journal is currently published monthly by the Society for General Microbiology.
An official publication of the International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP) and of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology Division), the journal is the single official international forum for the publication of new species names for prokaryotes. In addition to research papers, the journal also publishes the minutes of meetings of the ICSP and its various subcommittees.
From the first identification of a bacterial species in 1872, microbial species were named according to the binomial nomenclature, based on largely subjective descriptive characteristics. By the end of the 19th century, however, it was clear that this nomenclature and classification system required reform. Although several different comprehensive nomenclature systems were invented (most notably, that described in Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, first published in 1923), none gained international recognition. In 1930, a single international body, now named the International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes (ICSP), was established to oversee all aspects of prokaryotic nomenclature. Work began in 1936 on drafting a Code of Bacteriological Nomenclature, the first version of which was approved in 1947.
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