What is another word for Gregor Mendel?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɛɡə mˈɛndə͡l] (IPA) 
Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics, generated groundbreaking work on heredity in the mid-1800s. His work has understandably earned him several synonyms that are often used to refer to him. These include the title of the podcaster and science journalist, "The Wondrous Story of Gregor Mendel," and the nickname "The Monk of the Pea Patch," owing to his affiliation with the Augustinian friars and his discovery of the laws of inheritance in pea plants. Other synonyms for Mendel include "The Pioneer of Genetics," "The Genetic Guru," and "The Founder of Genomics." Irrespective of the label, Mendel's contributions have been invaluable to the advancement of genetics as we understand it today.
