Ing. V¿ra Mokrá, CSc., a prominent scientist in the field of plant virology, passed away on July 20, 2023. She played a key role in the research of ornamental plant viruses in Czechoslovakia and contributed to its significant development. Throughout her career, she focused on viral diseases of various ornamental plants and worked on the research of viroids. She was also active internationally, participating in conferences and serving in various committees. Despite personal and professional challenges, V¿ra Mokrá lived a rich and optimistic life, leaving behind a lasting impact in the field of virology. [Extracted from the article]