Why Arabidopsis thaliana is used as a model?

Why Arabidopsis thaliana is used as a model? Arabidopsis was originally adopted as a model organism because of its usefulness for genetic experiments. Important features included a short generation time, small size that limited the requirement for growth facilities, and prolific seed production through self-pollination. Why is Arabidopsis used in research? What’s more, Arabidopsis is … Continue reading Why Arabidopsis thaliana is used as a model?