Samuel C. Prescott Directory References Discover 8 of the Largest Empires in History The Fermi Paradox: Where Are All the Aliens? 10 Great Sports Rivalries The Fastest Animals on Earth 9 of the World’s Deadliest Mammals Why Is Christmas in December? Titanosaurs: 8 of the World's Biggest Dinosaurs Contents Samuel C. Prescott American scientist Ask the Chatbot a Question Learn about this topic in these articles:role in canning development In canningIn the late 19th century, Samuel C. Prescott and William Underwood of the United States set canning on a scientific basis by describing specific time-temperature heating requirements for sterilizing canned foods.Read More