Seven pairs of contrasting traits in the pea plants studied by Mendel are listed below and also shown in the following diagram.

contrasting characteristics in the Pea plants studied by Mendel

The contrasting characteristics in the Pea plants studied by Mendel are:

  • Seed shape (round | wrinkled),
  • Seed color (yellow | green),
  • Pod shape (Full | constricted)
  • Pod color (green | yellow)
  • Flower color (violet | white)
  • Flower position (axial | terminal)
  • Stem height (tall | dwarf)

Seven pairs of contrasting traits in the pea plant studied by Mendel – in a diagram

Seven pairs of contrasting traits in pea plant studied by Mendel
Diagram: Seven pairs of contrasting traits in pea plant studied by Mendel