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Wolf Foundation Prize in Agriculture

Wolf Foundation

Description

The aims of the Foundation, as stated by the Law, are :
1. To award prizes to outstanding scientists and artists--irrespective of nationality, race, color, religion, sex or political views--for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples;
2. To award scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, and grants to scientists engaged in research at Israeli institutions of higher education.

Recipients

The Prize Commitee for Agriculture has unanimously decided that the 2011 Wolf Prize in Agriculture be jointly awarded to:

Harris A. Lewin
Vice Chancellor for Research
Professor of Evolution and Ecology
Robert and Rosabel Osborne Endowed Chair
University of California, Davis
U.S.A.

"For highly significant discoveries, that contribute to both fundamental and practical aspects of animal agriculture. Through studies on genetics and genomic studies in cattle. Prof. Lewin has greatly expanded our understanding of immunogenetics and disease resistance. Lewin has led efforts to establish research and programs that ensure training of the next generation of animal scientists.”

and to

Prof. James R. Cook
Washington State University
Pullman, WA, USA

"For seminal discoveries in plant pathology and soil microbiology that impact crop productivity and disease management. Through an understanding of the factors that impact the ecology of pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes. Prof. Cook´s work has improved disease control in wheat and barley and altered paradigms of plant disease control in other crops."