In an exciting breakthrough, researchers from the Chinese mainland and the UK have unraveled the genetic secrets behind three of Mendel's most puzzling pea traits. More than 160 years after Gregor Mendel set the stage for modern genetics, this international collaboration has decoded the mysteries of pod color, pod shape, and flower position.
Led by Professor Cheng Shifeng of the Agricultural Genomics Institute in Shenzhen and experts at the UK's John Innes Centre, the team used state-of-the-art techniques to revisit the classic pea plant experiments that changed science forever. Their discovery not only deepens our understanding of inheritance but also paves the way for future advancements in plant science.
This study is a stellar reminder that blending history with modern innovation can spark breakthroughs that inspire a new generation. Science is truly cool when collaboration and curiosity unite! 🚀🌱
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China-UK collaboration cracks code behind Mendel's famous peas
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