Arabidopsis thaliana

Arabidopsis thaliana is a small flowering plant belonging to the mustard family, widely used as a model organism in plant biology research. Its compact size, rapid life cycle, and relatively simple genome make it ideal for studying genetics, development, and environmental responses in plants. Scientists use Arabidopsis to understand fundamental biological processes that also apply to crops and other plants, helping improve agriculture and plant science. Despite its unassuming appearance, it has significantly advanced our knowledge of plant biology and genetics.