Overview

• An international team has resolved the genetic basis of Mendel’s last three pea traits, including pod color, pod shape, and flower clustering, using modern sequencing and computational tools.
• Nearly 700 pea genomes were deep-sequenced, uncovering 155 million SNPs and creating a high-resolution global diversity map of the crop.
• The study linked over 70 agriculturally important traits to specific genomic locations, enabling predictive breeding and gene editing for sustainable agriculture.
• The genomic data and seed resources are now freely available worldwide, with researchers and companies already utilizing them for breeding and research purposes.
• This breakthrough combines Mendel’s foundational genetics with modern genomics, marking a new era in pea research and sustainable crop development.