Advantages of Pisum sativum in Mendel’s Hybridization Experiments
Gregor Johan Mendel, the Father of Genetics, used Pisum sativum (garden pea) as the study material for his hybridization experiments. He studied the inheritance pattern of seven pairs of contrasting characters in Pisum sativum for deriving his conclusions. A combination of luck, scientific aptitude, foresight, mathematical background and most importantly the selection of suitable plant … Read more