This page discusses Arabidopsis thaliana, a key model organism in plant biology, similar to Drosophila in animal studies. It features a compact genome, rapid development, and is easily manipulated gen...This page discusses Arabidopsis thaliana, a key model organism in plant biology, similar to Drosophila in animal studies. It features a compact genome, rapid development, and is easily manipulated genetically. With abundant seed production and the ability for cross-pollination, it greatly aids genetic research. Its unique traits, including mutations for self-pollination, enhance its value for studying plant development and genetics.