Agronomic, qualitative (β-ODAP) and molecular variability in grasspea populations of the Marche region (central Italy).

Grasspea is an interesting crop for rational crop rotations in inner areas of the Marche region. However, breeding efforts are needed to improve its agronomic performance and to lower as much as possible the neuro-active amino acid β-ODAP in the seeds. Since the year 2000, a germplasm collection and evaluation program has been carried out.