In 2022, we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Gregor Johann Mendel, known worldwide as the Father of Genetics. He discovered the basics of heredity while growing peas in the Abbey of Old Brno. Mendel devoted himself not only to heredity but also to the cultivation of fruit trees and bulbs, beekeeping, meteorology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and observed spots on the sun. He was a complex scientist whose legacy we are still developing at MU Faculties, even though many do not know it.
Like all living things, peas (Pisum sativum) need care to grow and reach the pod. Mendel, too, struggled with adversity before achieving a satisfactory result. Let's try to plant a plant together and get acquainted with what Mendel worked with in practice - what the plant needs for healthy growth, what conditions are the best – flower pot, garden, lots of sun, little sun, how much water...
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After a long and difficult illness, Martina Pokorná, our alumna, passed away. She had been with the institution since 2012, serving as the Deputy Director for Administration and later briefly as the Deputy Director for HR. Martina contributed to the close collaboration between the Faculty of Science...
Professor Jana Klánová received a prestigious award from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR) during the celebration of its 15th anniversary, which took place on Thursday, November 7th, in the historic building of the National Museum in Prague. The award recognizes her long-term contribution...
