MENDEL chose a common garden pea (Pisum) for his first experiments in hybridisation. These plants exhibited what are now called Mendelian Traits - traits which occur in a very simple form. A simple trait in an organism is one which occurs either in one variation or another, with no in-between. The seven traits that Mendel studied in the peas were:
Ceylon tea is a particularly prized form of black tea from Sri Lanka. It has a golden color and rich, intense flavor which many tea consumers greatly appreciate, and it is used straight as well as in tea blends.ri Lanka is one of the largest tea producers in the world, and Ceylon tea can be found all over the world as a result. Particularly fine highland varieties can also get quite costly, as they have a rich taste and strong aroma favored by some consumers.
From Ceylon to Sri Lanka. Following India âs independence in 1947, Ceylon (as Sri Lanka was then called) became fully independent on 4 February 1948. Despite featuring members from all of the islandâs ethnic groups, the ruling United National Party (UNP) really only represented the interests of an Englishspeaking elite.ollowing India âs independence in 1947, Ceylon (as Sri Lanka was then called) became fully independent on 4 February 1948. Despite featuring members from all of the islandâs ethnic groups, the ruling United National Party (UNP) really only represented the interests of an Englishspeaking elite.