It would be easy to assume that with the characteristics laid out in part 1 of this blog, that Arabidopsis was always an obvious choice as a model organism, however its story is as tangled and complex as the bed of weeds it was plucked from.
Read the storyIt seems obvious: good seed is the foundation of a good harvest. But, where does good seed come from and why does it matter?
Read the storyAn important part of our work is to encourage and enthuse the next generation of scientists. As such, I wanted to create a project that would engage school children.
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