Chika Kuroda

Japanese chemist and researcher

Chika Kuroda - Japanese chemist and researcher
Born

March 24th, 1884
140 years ago

Died

November 8th, 1956
68 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

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Contributions to the field of chemistry significantly advanced understanding of natural compounds and their applications. Worked at the University of Tokyo and focused on plant pigment chemistry. Published numerous research papers that contributed to the global knowledge of organic compounds derived from plants. Kuroda's work laid the foundation for future studies in natural product chemistry.

Identified and characterized anthocyanins

Conducted pioneering research on plant pigments

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