The below mentioned article provides an overview on Bergey’s manual of systematic bacteriology. Bergey's manual, which first appeared in 1923 and, at present, is in its 9th edition under the title Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, is a major taxonomic treatment of bacteria (prokaryotes). This manual has served the community of microbiologists since more than 80 years and is a [...]
The nomenclature of bacteria is regulated by the rules of the International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria which was revised in 1975 and the revised code was updated in 1992. The code presents the formal framework by which bacteria are to be officially named, and the procedures by which existing names can be changed for example, when new data warrants [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Bacterial Taxonomy 2. Importance of Bacterial Taxonomy 3. Ranks or Levels 4. Characteristics used. Meaning of Bacterial Taxonomy: The science of classification of bacteria is called bacterial taxonomy. Bacterial taxonomy (G: taxis = arrangement or order, nomos = law or nemein = to distribute or govern), in a broader sense, [...]