AGM 101
Fundamentals of Microbiology (2+1)
CHAPTER 2 – HISTORY OF MICROBIOLOGY
,One Scientist - One discovery
German professor August Kekule elucidated it
when he dreamt of a snake biting its own tail.
, History of microbiology
► The Romans had a specific God for microorganisms.
The roman God of mold and mildew was “Robigus”
and “Robigo” which means crop rust.
► About 2000 years ago, Romans proposed that
diseases were caused by tiny animals.
► The real microbiology history starts from 1600s, when
people began to make crude lenses and
microscopes. Robigu
Fundamentals of Microbiology (2+1)
CHAPTER 2 – HISTORY OF MICROBIOLOGY
,One Scientist - One discovery
German professor August Kekule elucidated it
when he dreamt of a snake biting its own tail.
, History of microbiology
► The Romans had a specific God for microorganisms.
The roman God of mold and mildew was “Robigus”
and “Robigo” which means crop rust.
► About 2000 years ago, Romans proposed that
diseases were caused by tiny animals.
► The real microbiology history starts from 1600s, when
people began to make crude lenses and
microscopes. Robigu
