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Questions surrounding the taxonomic validity of the species Garlic mite-borne filamentous virus (genus Allexivirus)

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Garlic mite-borne filamentous virus is one of the oldest recognized allexivirus species but, paradoxically, one with the least well studied member viruses. In this paper, we review the history of this taxon and highlight problems in designating a holotype (exemplar isolate). Analyses are presented that suggest that GarMbFV is conspecific with Garlic virus A, and therefore the former taxon should be abolished.

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  1. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia

    Andrew D. W. Geering & Alistair R. McTaggart

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The taxonomic change suggested here (1) has not been endorsed by the ICTV Executive Committee, (2) may differ from any new taxonomy that is ultimately approved by the ICTV, and (3) is presented for discussion only but has no official standing.

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Geering, A.D.W., McTaggart, A.R. Questions surrounding the taxonomic validity of the species Garlic mite-borne filamentous virus (genus Allexivirus). Arch Virol 164, 2367–2370 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-019-04333-7

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