Sergei Winogradsky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sergei Winogradsky

Ukrainian-Russian microbiologist

Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1856

Place of Birth: Kiev, Ukraine

Date of Death: 24-Feb-1953

Profession: professor, botanist, biochemist, microbiologist, bacteriologist, ecologist

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Sergei Nikolaievich Winogradsky (or Vinogradskiy; Ukrainian: ?????? ??????????? ?????????????; 1 September 1856 – 25 February 1953) was a Russian microbiologist, ecologist and soil scientist who pioneered the cycle-of-life concept.Winogradsky discovered the first known form of lithotrophy during his research with Beggiatoa in 1887.
He reported that Beggiatoa oxidized hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as an energy source and formed intracellular sulfur droplets.
This research provided the first example of lithotrophy, but not autotrophy. His research on nitrifying bacteria would report the first known form of chemoautotrophy, showing how a lithotroph fixes carbon dioxide (CO2) to make organic compounds.