Nicolas Théodore de Saussure
Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure | |
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| Born | 14 October 1767 Geneva, Republic of Geneva |
| Died | 18 April 1845 (aged 77) Geneva, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Genevan, and Swiss since 1815 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry, phytochemistry, plant physiology, photosynthesis |
| Institutions | University of Geneva |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | N.T.Sauss. |
Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure (French pronunciation: [nikɔla teɔdɔʁ də sosyʁ]; 14 October 1767 – 18 April 1845) was a Swiss chemist and student of plant physiology who made seminal advances in phytochemistry. He is one of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis.