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What are the rules for binomial nomenclature

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Following RULES should be observed while RIGHTING of binomial.
1. The name of the genus should always be capitalized.
2. Species name should not be capitalized.
3. Binomial when written should always be underlined separately; when printed italicized.
4. The name or abbreviated name of the scientist describing the species for first time should be written after binomial. E. g. Pseudomonas syringae Val Hall.
5. If the name is revised, the name of the original describer should be written in bracket followed by the name of the revising scientist. E.g. XANTHOMONAS compestris pv Oryzae Dye.
6. To avoid confusion the same binomial should not be used to name two different species.
7. The YEAR in which organism was described should be written after the name of the AUTHOR or scientist.



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