Jean Senebier

Jean Senebier was an 18th-century Swiss pastor and scientist who studied how plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis. He discovered that plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and, using sunlight, convert it into organic matter while releasing oxygen. His work helped lay the groundwork for understanding the biological process that sustains life on Earth. Senebier combined scientific experiments with careful observations, contributing significantly to plant physiology and the broader study of life sciences.