The spectacular variety of colour and growth form seen in our gardens is the result of the action of thousands of genes operating in pathways and networks.
The gene garden
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However, the basic principles of genetics are very simple and this lecture will explain how genes work, how they give rise to colour and form, and how they are re-assorted during reproduction to produce new and exciting plant varieties.
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