Background
Kaukovirta, Erkki Johannes was born on May 18, 1934 in Maaninka, Finland. Son of Jussi and Vieno Kyllikki (Oksman) Kaukovirta.
Kaukovirta, Erkki Johannes was born on May 18, 1934 in Maaninka, Finland. Son of Jussi and Vieno Kyllikki (Oksman) Kaukovirta.
Student, Ohio State University, 1963-1964; D in Agriculture and Forestry, U. Helsinki, Finland, 1971.
Assistant, U. Helsinki, 1961-1971; senior researcher, U. Helsinki, 1971-1977; acting professor, U. Helsinki, 1980-1981; professor, U. Helsinki, since 1982; senior researcher, Agricultural Research Center, Tikkurila and Jokioinen, Finland, 1977-1980.
Inspector Karelian Nation Fraternity, Helsinki, 1986. Member Finnish Academy Science and Letters, Control Organisation Finnish Horticulture(2d Chairman, Board Of Directors Helsinki chapter 1980-1990, president since 1991), International Society Horticultural Science (member county 1981), Rotary.
Married Kirsti Aulikki Tiilikainen, May 27, 1965. Children: Anu, Kirsi.
