o:9706 A multifaceted review of peas as natural resources for a sustainable future en The presented manuscript was developed through collaboration within CA DIVERSICROP, which supports scientific networking across Europe on sustainable crop diversification. The review offers a current and comprehensive synthesis of scientific evidence on peas (Pisum sativum L.), highlighting their nutritional value, health benefits, environmental advantages, and growing significance in plant-based diets and sustainable food systems. The Manuscript combines contributions from 23 co-authors from 10 countries, with all co-authors making significant contributions to their respective areas of expertise. With growing global interest in sustainable, health-conscious diets, a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional and therapeutic potential of peas is more crucial than ever. This review synthesizes current evidence on the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, and health benefits of peas; examines their technological and functional applications in sustainable food innovation; and highlights opportunities to valorize underutilized pea components within circular economy frameworks. The article examines the full range of peas' value, from their fundamental nutritional contributions to their emerging roles in disease prevention and the treatment of various health conditions, positioning peas as a strategic crop at the intersection of human and planetary health and environmental sustainability. The insights gained from this review could inform and facilitate policy development, supporting the creation of frameworks that promote sustainable 2026-06-03T10:56:21.644Z 44 no 46 Nada Ćujić Nikolić Institute for Medicinal Plant Research ''Dr. Josif Pančić'' Belgrade 0000-0002-6736-3637 46 Zorana Mutavski Institute for Medicinal Plant Research ''Dr. Josif Pančić'' Belgrade 0000-0002-6998-0292 46 Katarina Šavikin Institute for Medicinal Plant Research ''Dr. Josif Pančić'' Belgrade 0000-0002-2086-9593 46 Jelena Živković Institute for Medicinal Plant Research ''Dr. Josif Pančić'' Belgrade 0000-0002-9684-2637 46 Suzana Pavlović Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia 46 Petra Jones University of Malta, Malta 46 Claire Copperstone University of Malta, Malta 46 Erdi Can Aytar Usak University, Usak, Türkiye 46 Betül Aydin Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye 46 Evelien Van Bavegem HOGENT University of applied sciences and arts, Ghent, Belgium 46 Ibrahim Ender Kunili Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey 46 Özge Özmen Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Adana, Türkiye 46 Aylin Seylam Küşümler İstanbul Okan University, İstanbul, Türkiye 46 Derya Ozalp Unal Institute of Field Crops Central Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Türkiye 46 Selin Gunduz Institute of Field Crops Central Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Türkiye 46 Szymon Wojciech Lara Royal Botanic Gardens, London, United Kingdom; University of West London, London, United Kingdom 46 Meleksen Akin Igdir University, Igdir, Türkiye 46 Amil Orahovac University of Donja Gorica, Podgorica, Montenegro 46 Bálint Balázs ESSRG Nonprofit Ltd, Budapest, Hungary 46 Jelena Milešević Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia 46 Alexandrina Sîrbu University of Pitești, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania 46 Sonia Negrão University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 46 Marija Knez Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia application/pdf 4412079 https://unilib.phaidrabg.rs/o:9706 no yes 1 70 92000004 71A10 CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS 3 COST 2026 113 113 3 COST 2026 2026