Who discovered TMV?

In 1892, Russian microbiologist Dmitry Ivanovsky reported that infectious extracts from infected leaves remained potent even after filtration, providing early insights into the nature of TMV. Ivanovsky's discovery laid the foundation for further research on viruses.

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However, it was not until 1899 that the first hypothesis on the chemical nature of TMV was suggested by American scientist Albert Wood, who proposed that TMV may have an enzyme nature. This hypothesis faced criticism but contributed to the understanding of TMV's composition.

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