Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Maria Alexandra EANA, Aurel Liviu OLARU, Elena BONCIU
The cultivation of peas (Pisum sativum) presents a promising opportunity for promoting sustainable agriculture and ensuring food security in the face of contemporary challenges. This leguminous plant (Fabaceae family), plays a crucial role in the process of nitrogen fixation in the soil, significantly enhancing its fertility while simultaneously reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Within a global context characterized by food insecurity, driven by climate change and market fluctuations, there is an urgent need to promote less conventional crops that possess significant agronomic potential. This article aims to consolidate the numerous advantages offered by pea cultivation, including its origins, relevance, and adaptability to various agro-climatic conditions. Moreover, it will highlight the high nutritional value of peas, alongside their potential to address increasingly urgent global challenges, such as the need to produce sustainable and healthy food for a constantly growing population. In this regard, peas are not only emerging as an important agricultural crop but also as a key pillar in the sustainable food strategy.
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