ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Alfred Becker

Alfred Becker was a man who lived a long time ago and was very interested in plants and how they grow. He liked to study all different kinds of plants and learn about their different parts, like the leaves and the roots.

One thing that Alfred Becker was really curious about was the way that plants get their food. He learned that plants make their own food using something called photosynthesis, which means they use energy from the sun to make food for themselves.

Alfred Becker also noticed that some plants grow better in certain kinds of soil or when they have certain nutrients in their soil. He figured out that by adding different things to the soil, like fertilizer, he could help plants grow even better.

Eventually, Alfred Becker became very famous for his work studying plants and how to help them grow. People all around the world started using his ideas to grow healthier and stronger plants. Thanks to Alfred Becker, we have a better understanding of how plants grow and how to help them thrive.