Mutation genetics of pea (Pisum sativum L.): What is done and what is left to do

Abstract

Together with an outstanding practical value, garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) represents a classical model object for studies on ontogeny of compound inflorescence, compound leaf, zygomorphic flower and nodulation. Both crop improvement and developmental researches become possible, as a range of natural variation was broadened by mutations. A contemporary state of mutation genetics in pea is reviewed with special reference to genetics of ontogeny and practical value.