ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] a small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described

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	Synonyms:	mouse-ear cress

	See Also:	cress, cress plant

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	Arabidopsis thaliana is a small, weedy flowering plant that has been intensely studied as a model for plant biology and pathology. It has been such a favorite of researchers primarily because it grows rapidly and has a compact genome.