Breakthrough: Scientists Solve Century-Old Genetics Mystery of Mendel’s Peas

# Mendel’s peas solved # genetics of pea traits Mendel’s Pea Traits Finally Decoded – New Genetic Breakthrough A new study has finally decoded the last three pea traits that Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, studied in his pioneering 19th-century experiments. Published in Nature , this research closes a long-standing gap in our understanding of classical genetics. Mendel, a friar, is recognized today as the founder of genetics and he cross-bred some 28,000 garden pea plants ( Pisum sativum ) ( credit: Pictorial Press/Alamy; Credit: imageBROKER/Alamy) Why This Discovery Matters Completes Mendel’s Legacy: Mendel’s work laid the foundation for genetics, but some traits remained genetically unexplained—until now. Advances Genetic Research: The findings refine our knowledge of plant heredity and trait inheritance. Connects Classic & Moder...