| Date | 1899 |
| Author | Smith |
| Contribution | Reviewed the literature on bacterial diseases of plants. |
| Reference | Doetsch |
| Notes | E. F. Smith himself had reported several such diseases in the preceding three years, and argued forcefully for acceptance of the concept. |
| Category | Causation |
| Pathogen Class | Bacteria |
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