Organisms

Pisum sativum

A variable annual leguminous vine that is cultivated for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds, the seed of the pea, and the immature pods with their included seeds. (From Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, 1973)

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Abstract

A variable annual leguminous vine that is cultivated for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds, the seed of the pea, and the immature pods with their included seeds. (From Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, 1973)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Peas
  • Pisum
  • Pea

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, economics, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

1995; was see LEGUMES 1978-1994; use PEAS 1995-2023

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Previous Indexing

  • Legumes (1978-1994)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.401w.630w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pisum sativum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018532. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018532
  2. Pisum sativum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea
  3. Pisum sativum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25237