| Date | 1889 |
| Author | Winogradski |
| Contribution | Reported that some bacteria (autotrophs) can grow in medium containing only carbon dioxide and inorganic salts. |
| Reference | Lechevalier |
| Notes | Because of this work (done in Zurich), Pasteur invited Winogradski to join the Pasteur Institute. Having been away from Russia for 5 years, Winogradski declined the offer and returned to his native land. |
| Category | Miscellany |
| Pathogen Class | Bacteria |
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