gregor mendel is credited with discovering the effect of genetics on plant characteristics.
gregor mendel is credited with discovering the effect of genetics on plant characteristics.
who is credited with discovering the effect of genetics on plant characteristics?
gregor mendel
gregor mendel (1822–84) is considered the "father of modern genetics". his experiments with plant hybridization led to his establishing laws of inheritance. genetics stimulated research to improve crop production through plant breeding.









































modern plant breeding is applied genetics, but its scientific basis is broader, covering molecular biology, cytology, systematics, physiology, pathology, entomology, chemistry, and statistics (biometrics). it has also developed its own technology.









































section::::classical plant breeding.









































one major technique of plant breeding is selection, the process of selectively propagating plants with desirable characteristics and eliminating or "culling" those with less desirable characteristics.
plant breeding
section::::plant characteristics.:leaves and carnivory.









































"p. gigantea", unlike most "pinguicula" species, has sticky upper and undersides of the leaves. the leaves have trichomes on them, which secrete a mucilage that traps prey. "p. gigantea"'s leaves are among the largest in its genus. the species epithet, "gigantea", describes this characteristic.









































section::::plant characteristics.:flowers.









































the flowers of "p. gigantea" are usually zygomorphic. the varieties of "p. gigantea" differ solely on their flowers, such as the 'blue flower' "p. gigantea" or the 'white flower' forms. other forms have also been described. a dark purple flower exists in cultivation as well.









































section::::plant characteristics.:dormancy and winter.
pinguicula gigantea