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The gene garden

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Botanic Garden
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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.
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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Series
Botanic Garden
People
Hugh Dickinson
Keywords
plants
botany
DNA
genetics
botanic gardens
Department: Botanic Garden
Date Added: 09/01/2012
Duration: 01:00:47

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