Engelmann, Theodore

Theodore Engelmann was a prominent American plant physiologist and botanist known for his research on photosynthesis and plant nutrition. He played a key role in understanding how plants convert light into energy, particularly through his studies involving the yellow and blue light spectrum. Engelmann used innovative experiments to show that chlorophyll absorbs specific wavelengths of light necessary for photosynthesis. His work helped deepen scientific understanding of plant biology, laying the groundwork for future research in plant sciences and improving agricultural practices.