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Fig. 15. — Greg-or Mendel (1822-1S84), the Austrian monk who pioneered In 

 studies of heredity. Plaque by Theodor Charlemont based on "Fuschia picture" 

 made between 1861 and 1864. The signature is his, taken from an autobiography. 

 (Courtesy of the Journal of Heredity.) 



