Richard Willstätter

Richard Willstätter was a German chemist renowned for his work on plant pigments, especially chlorophyll. His research helped uncover the chemical structure of chlorophyll, the molecule vital for photosynthesis—the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. His insights advanced understanding of plant biology and the chemistry of life. Willstätter’s work earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1915. His contributions laid foundational knowledge that benefits fields like botany, biochemistry, and agriculture.