Award
North Carolina Award for Science
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Frederick Adolph Wolf
1885-06-25 – 1975-11-07
Life & Legacy
Frederick Adolph Wolf (June 25, 1885 – November 7, 1975) was an American plant pathologist and mycologist. Wolf was known for his contributions to the understanding of fungal and bacterial diseases of tobacco, which he explored both domestically and globally. His most renowned contributions were his two-volume work "The Fungi" which served as a reference and textbook for fungal morphological and evolutionary studies for several years and his "Tobacco Disease and Decays" book.
Occupation & Career
botanist, teacher, botanical collector
Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Cornell University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
North Carolina Award for Science; Tobacco diseases and decays; The Fungi
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
North Carolina Award for Science
Employer
Duke University
Notable Work
The Fungi · Tobacco diseases and decays
Education & Institutions
Cornell University · University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Tobacco diseases and decays
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Notable Work
The Fungi
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4128369 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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