Mendel

Gregor Mendel, often called the father of genetics, conducted pioneering experiments in the mid-19th century that laid the foundation for our understanding of heredity. His research focused on the common garden pea plant (Pisum sativum), which he selected due to its easily observable traits and controlled breeding capabilities. Through meticulous cross-pollination experiments, Mendel was able … Read more

Gregor Mendel is widely known as the father of genetics, and one of the most common questions in biology education is why did Mendel choose pea plant for his experiments. This question matters because the success of Mendel’s work did not happen by chance. His choice of the pea plant played a crucial role in … Read more