Hansen, Niels Ebbesen, 1866-1950

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Dates:
Birth 1866-01-04
Death 1950-10-05

Biographical notes:

Horticulture professor at South Dakota State College, 1895-1950.

Agricultural explorer and innovator credited with discovering and bringing many plant varieties to the Northern Great Plains. Among these are the Hansen Hybrid Plum and Cossack Alfalfa, now found throughout the Great Plains.

From the description of Papers, 1888-1953. (South Dakota State University). WorldCat record id: 33189533

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Subjects:

  • Alfalfa
  • Bromegrasses
  • Crested wheatgrass
  • Flowers
  • Fruit culture
  • Plant introduction
  • Plants
  • Trees

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Places:

  • South Dakota (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)