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Answers to a 160-year-old riddle about the genetics of Mendel’s pea traits

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The genetic bases of the seven pairs of contrasting traits in the garden pea that were described by the ‘father of genetics’, Gregor Mendel, have long puzzled scientists. The discovery of the genetic variants underlying these traits sheds light on the ‘inherited factors’ that Mendel proposed and how they shape biological differences. The genetic architecture underlying differences in pod colour, pod shape and flower position in peas has finally been resolved.

Source: Nature

DOI: 10.1038/d41586-025-01164-2

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $12,690

OpenAlex ID: W4409698095

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