Körber-Preis für die Europäische Wissenschaft
Award year: 2001
Category: Award / Honour
Type: Körber-Preis für die Europäische Wissenschaft
Awarding organization: Körber-Stiftung
Farmers all over the world have to overcome many difficulties including water erosion, salinisation, and drought. Equipping plants for such conditions is the aim of Norbert Sauer’s research. In conjunction with his colleagues, Sauer was awarded the Körber Prize for breeding plants that are resistant to high levels of salt.