Hans Wenk

Hans Wenk ( February 18, 1890 - January 3, 1986 ) was a German plant breeder.

Life

From 1903 to 1905, Hans Wenk attended the Triesdorf district agricultural school. He began his professional career in 1906 at the Weihenstephan State Plant Breeding Institute . He worked his way up to the head of the institution's potato department. Around two dozen well-known potato varieties emerged from his breeding work, which have had a significant impact on the yield and quality of German potato cultivation. These include the well-known varieties Eva, Panther and Maritta.

Honors

1956: Golden State Medal from the Bavarian State Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Forests
on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of service
1958: Cross of Merit on Ribbon of the Federal Republic of Germany
Bavarian Order of Merit

source

Federal Archives B 122/38473

personal data
SURNAME	Wenk, Hans
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	German plant breeder
DATE OF BIRTH	February 18, 1890
DATE OF DEATH	January 3, 1986