How was tobacco mosaic virus discovered?

Answer 1

The plant disease caused by tobacco mosaic virus is found worldwide. The virus is known to infect more than 150 types of herbaceous, dicotyledonous plants including many vegetables, flowers, and weeds. Infection by tobacco mosaic virus causes serious losses on several crops including tomatoes, peppers, and many ornamentals. Tobacco mosaic virus is one of the most common causes of virus diseases of plants in Minnesota.

Answer 2

there is not scientific name which covers all strands. each strain has a specific name, but the virus overall is just called tobacco mosaic virus (tmv)

Answer 3

Answer

Tobacco mosaic virus usually spreads among plants such as tomatoes in the sap so tools used for cuttings or sap on fingers can spread it.

Answer 4

Long rods.