Explanation

Mendel’s knowledge background was mathematics and physics. In Vienna university he studied botany and physics. Later he became the teacher of physics and natural sciences. Main reasons for Mendel’s success were. (i) Mendel took those traits, which were not linked (ii) Mendel choose distinctive contrasting pairs (iii) Mendel took one or two character at a time (iv) Pea plant is ideal for controlled breeding (v) Mendel kept complete record of every cross (vi) Mendel used statistical method and law of probability (vi) Mendel used statistical method and law of probability