Pea

Peas illustrate the quantitative aspects of imbibition. A typical pea seed (dry weight: 0.2 grams) absorbs 0.3-0.4g of water during imbibition, reaching 0.5-0.6g total mass - a 2.5-3× increase over 24-48 hours. In bean and pea seeds, the cotyledons themselves produce enzymes to mobilize stored proteins and carbohydrates.