pea plants

Pea plants, belonging to the genus Pisum, are flowering plants known for their edible seeds and pods. They thrive in cooler climates and are often used in agriculture for their nutritional value. Pea plants are significant in genetics; Gregor Mendel's experiments with them laid the foundation for modern genetics. They exhibit traits such as height, pod shape, and seed color, which Mendel studied to understand inheritance patterns. Additionally, pea plants are nitrogen-fixing, improving soil fertility by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants. This makes them valuable in crop rotation systems.