The genetics of “rogues” among culinary peas ( Pisum sativum )

Abstract

In 1915 we described observations and experiments on rogue peas. Our results up to the end of 1914 were as follows:— (1) Rogues arise sporadically from self-fertilised seeds of various races of typical high-class peas. (2) These rogues are characterised by pointed leaflets and upward-curving pods. Their foliar organs, stipules, leaflets, sepals, petals, and carpels are all narrower than those of the types. It is especially characteristic of rogues that their leaflets end in points instead of the emarginate apices proper to the types. Their seeds are, on an average, slightly smaller. Such plants have a curiously wild appearance, which contrasts greatly with the ampler proportions of the types.