Theodore A. Kiesselbach
Encyclopedia
Theodore A. Kiesselbach (1884–1964) fondly referred to as “Mr. Corn” was born in Shelby, Nebraska
, lived in Lincoln, Nebraska
. Agronomist
, educator and author or co-author of over 140 articles, Kiesselbach was an internationally renowned major developer of corn hybrids. He played a key role in developing hybrid varieties of corn and helped improve other crops through his team’s research in the Agronomy Department at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agriculture.
Shelby, Nebraska
Shelby is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 690 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Nebraska is located near Shelby . Shelby lies along the north side of U.S. Highway 81 near the eastern edge of Polk County...
, lived in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
. Agronomist
Agronomist
An agronomist is a scientist who specializes in agronomy, which is the science of utilizing plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. An agronomist is an expert in agricultural and allied sciences, with the exception veterinary sciences.Agronomists deal with interactions between plants, soils, and...
, educator and author or co-author of over 140 articles, Kiesselbach was an internationally renowned major developer of corn hybrids. He played a key role in developing hybrid varieties of corn and helped improve other crops through his team’s research in the Agronomy Department at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agriculture.