Classification of viruses for information retrieval

A computer file, which may be consulted and updated online, has been compiled of all plant and animal viruses at present recognized. The data is arranged according to type of nucleic acid present and method of replication (Baltimore classification). An alphabetic list gives family, subgroup, etc., t...

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Published in:Aslib proceedings 1981-04, Vol.33 (4), p.141-142
Main Author: Fidler, Susan J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal diseases
animal health
computer science
information science
libraries
plant health
plant viruses
viral diseases of animals and humans
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Summary:A computer file, which may be consulted and updated online, has been compiled of all plant and animal viruses at present recognized. The data is arranged according to type of nucleic acid present and method of replication (Baltimore classification). An alphabetic list gives family, subgroup, etc., together with synonyms. A coded subset of viruses of veterinary importance is being devised for use in diagnostic surveys. The file is being incorporated with an 'in-house' current awareness system thesaurus.
ISSN:0001-253X
1758-3748
DOI:10.1108/eb050781