The Saga of Artturi Ilmari Virtanen
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Scientists & Inventors
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Active Era
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#253 in Scientists & Inventors
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BIOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW
Profile & Background
Artturi Ilmari Virtanen (Finnish: [ˈɑrtːuri ˈilmɑri ˈʋirtɑnen] ; 15 January 1895 – 11 November 1973) was a Finnish chemist and recipient of the 1945 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his research and inventions in agricultural and nutrition chemistry, especially for his fodder preservation method".
CAREER & LEGACY
Notable Works & Impact in Scientists & Inventors
He invented AIV silage which improved milk production and a method of preserving butter, the AIV salt, which led to increased Finnish butter exports.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He invented AIV silage which improved milk production and a method of preserving butter, the AIV salt, which led to increased Finnish butter exports.
