Description: (Botanist)
Mikhail Semyonovich Tsvet, a pioneering Russian-Italian botanist, invented chromatography—a groundbreaking technique in analytical chemistry. His surname, meaning "color" in Russian, signifies his significant contribution to studying plant pigments. Tsvet's innovative work transformed the separation and identification of plant compounds, shaping modern chromatography methods. Through his research, Tsvet became a prominent figure in the scientific community, leaving a lasting impact on botany and chemistry.