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When Was Photosynthesis Discovered?

Photosynthesis was partially discovered in the 1600’s by Jan Baptista van Helmont, a Belgian chemist, physiologist and physician. Helmont performed a 5-year experiment involving a willow tree which he planted in a pot with soil and placed in a controlled environment.

Who discovered photosynthesis in 1772?

Joseph Priestley

Joseph Priestley ran a series of experiments in 1772 (Figure 3.1. 1). He tested a mouse, a candle, and a sprig of mint under hermetically sealed (no air can go in or out) jar.
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