Mendel grew his pea plants in a greenhouse to control environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and light exposure. By controlling these variables, Mendel could ensure that any observed differences in the pea plants were due to genetic factors rather than external influences. This controlled environment allowed Mendel to conduct his experiments with greater precision and accuracy, leading to the groundbreaking discoveries in genetics that he is known for today.
Mendel wondered why traits in pea plants were passed down in certain patterns from generation to generation. He sought to understand how characteristics like flower color and seed shape were inherited and how they could be predicted in offspring. This led him to discover the basic principles of genetics.
He studied plants and was a gardener.
Mendel did his studies on pea pod plants.
Gregor Mendel used pea plants (Pisum sativum) to study heredity.
pea plants show very different traits that are easy to tell apart and they grow relatively fast
The genetic experiments Mendel did with pea plants took him eight years (1856-1863) and he published his results in 1865. During this time, Mendel grew over 10,000 pea plants, keeping track of progeny number and type.
Pea Plants
Smooth yellow pea plants and wrinkly green peas.
by observing and comparing the physical features of the pea plants
The first generation of of pea plants that Mendel bred were tall.
Mendel use sweet pea (Pisum sativum).
pea or vetchling pea, not entirely sure.