Robert Hungate
Pioneer of anaerobic microbial ecology
About Robert Hungate
Lived 1906 – 2004 (aged 98). Robert Hungate was an American microbial ecologist, known for Rumen.
Robert Edward Hungate (1906 – 2004) was a pioneering American microbial ecologist who developed the first techniques for the culturing of anaerobic microbes in his study of the bovine rumen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Hungate?
pioneer of anaerobic microbial ecology (1906–2004)
When was Robert Hungate born?
Robert Hungate was born on 2 March 1906 in Cheney.
When did Robert Hungate die?
Robert Hungate died on 21 September 2004 in Davis.
What was Robert Hungate's occupation?
Robert Hungate was a microbial ecologist.
What was Robert Hungate known for?
Robert Hungate was known for Rumen.
What nationality was Robert Hungate?
Robert Hungate was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Hungate. https://biography.guide/robert-hungate/
MLA: "Robert Hungate." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-hungate/.
Chicago: "Robert Hungate." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-hungate/.
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