Question

Why mendle only use pea plant. why not oter plant?

Answer 1

1. Ideal genetic material for study
2. Easy to estimate
3. Short life cycle (2-3 months)
4. produces a large no. of offsprings
5. Has many visible contrasting characters
6. Naturally self-pollinated plants( flowers are close to each other)
7. Artificial hybridization can be done