The foundation aims to a) preserve, promote and further develop the cultural and intellectual heritage of Professor Hermann Müller-Thurgau and his successors as researchers and educators to increase knowledge in this field; b) promote research and development of special crops (such as vines, fruit and vegetable varieties) at universities, colleges and other organizations involved in teaching and research for health-promoting, ecological, educational, scientific and cultural purposes; c) support non-commercial projects in its core area according to lit. a) and b); d) disseminate knowledge and expertise to the public in its core area according to lit. a) and b). The foundation operates primarily in Switzerland within the scope of its purpose, but may also be active in emerging and developing countries. Within the scope of the foundation's purpose, the foundation may conduct its own research projects or participate in research projects or support them through financial contributions, particularly in the fields of agronomy, plant protection, social sciences, education, health, economics and technology. The foundation may have tasks carried out wholly or partially by third parties.