Mendel selected pea plants on the basis of following characters:
- Pea plant exhibited number of contrasting characters.
- It normally undergoes self pollination but can be cross pollinated manually.
- It is an annual plant and yield’s result in a year’s time, so it can be observed for many generation.
- Many varieties were available with observable alternative forms for a trait.
- Pure varieties of pea were available which always bred true.
- Large number of seeds are produced per plant which can be easily handled and cultivated.
