Mendel’s terminology and notation reveal his understanding of genetics

T. H. Noel Ellis; Peter J. van Dijk

doi:10.1186/s41065-023-00276-x

Hereditas (Apr 2023)

Mendel’s terminology and notation reveal his understanding of genetics

T. H. Noel Ellis,
Peter J. van Dijk

Affiliations

T. H. Noel Ellis: Department of Biochemistry and Metabolism, John Innes Centre
Peter J. van Dijk: Keygene N.V

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41065-023-00276-x
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 160, no. 1
pp. 1 – 10

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Abstract We describe both the terminology and use of symbols introduced by Mendel in his 1866 paper and discuss some misconceptions concerning their interpretation.

Published in Hereditas

ISSN: 0018-0661 (Print); 1601-5223 (Online)
Publisher: BMC
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Biology (General): Genetics
Website: https://hereditasjournal.biomedcentral.com/

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