Evaluation of morphological and biochemical characteristics and productive potential in peas (Pisum sativum L.) genotypes under ecological conditions specific to the Crișurilor Plain
April 27, 2026
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| Article Title: | Evaluation of morphological and biochemical characteristics and productive potential in peas (Pisum sativum L.) genotypes under ecological conditions specific to the Crișurilor Plain |
| Authors: | Ungureanu O.C., Stana I.O., Ungureanu E., Fortună M.E., Tofănică B.M., Bărbătei P.A., Bota V., Turcuș V. |
| Affiliation: | “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad, Romania “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Science, Iași, Romania “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kiritescu” of the Romanian Academy/Centre for Mountain Economy (CE-MONT), Vatra Dornei, Romania |
| Abstract: | Peas (Pisum sativum L.) are a strategic crop due to their agro-industrial and economic value, contributing not only to human nutrition and animal feed but also to crop rotation diversification through biological nitrogen fixation, thereby improving soil fertility and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. The present study (conducted between 2023 and 2025) comparatively evaluated the performance of six pea genotypes (Anastasia, Evelina, Rodica, Aurora, Nicoleta, and Xantos) to identify genotypes with high ecological plasticity, superior productive potential, and optimal agronomic quality, in the context of thermal and rainfall variability and episodes of water stress. Agrobiological and technological indicators relevant to the agri-food sector were analyzed: growing season, plant height, seed yield, percentage of dry pods, 1000-seed weight, hectoliter weight, and protein, starch, lipid, and ash content. The results provide useful information for selecting suitable genotypes for the Crișurilor Plain and for optimizing cultivation technologies, with an impact on increasing production and strengthening sustainable agricultural systems. |
| Keywords: | Pisum sativum L., morphology, genotypes, productivity, sustainability. |
| *Correspondence: | Ungureanu Ovidiu Costica, Vasile Goldis Western University, Faculty of Medicine, Biology Department, Str. Liviu Rebreanu, No 91-93, Arad, Romania, email: ovidiu.c.ungureanu@gmail.com |
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