Wild Lathyrus—A Treasure of Novel Diversity
Journal: Plants
Year: 2024

Grasspea (<i>Lathyrus sativus</i> L.) is a climate-smart legume crop with adaptation to fragile agroecosystems. The genus <i>Lathyrus</i> is recognized for its vast genetic diversity, encompassing over 160 species, many of which are cultivated for various purposes across different regions of the world. Among these, <i>Lathyrus sativus</i> is widely cultivated as food, feed, and fodder in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) regions. Its global cu