In short: Demand for seedless fruit varieties is growing and experts say the genetic breeding technology needed to create them is rapidly improving. But seedless crops can be harder to grow and making ...

Seedless lychees from China are selling at VND600,000-900,000 (US$23-35) per kilogram in Hanoi, much higher than the prices of traditional local varieties. The latter costs VND45,000-120,000, cheaper ...

Seedless fruit feels like a UX win—no pips, no fuss, just vibes. But the biology behind that convenience is a paradox: fruit evolved to carry seeds, yet we’ve built whole supply chains around fruit ...

If you're an avid watermelon consumer, melon guru, or whatever you fancy yourself as, then maybe you had a sneaking suspicion that seedless watermelon stays fresh longer than the old-school, seeded ...

Embryo rescue is a pivotal technique in modern seedless grape breeding, overcoming the natural barriers of embryo abortion and developmental arrest that commonly hinder the production of seedless ...

The Non-GMO Project recently reassured its Twitter followers that seedless watermelon is not genetically modified. The only problem is that this delicious summer treat is a "GMO"—and it undermines the ...

SOMIS, Calif. — Thirty miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Lemon Hill grove — a square mile of rolling slopes covered with healthy young trees, laden with fragrant yellow fruit — evokes the Arcadian ...

(via SciShow) Seedless watermelons are basically the best thing ever. But they’re also a delicious paradox. Seeds are a key part of plant reproduction. So how do you breed a plant that doesn’t make ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. Many of my fondest summer memories are centered around the juicy ripe red ...

Claim: Fruits without seeds should not be consumed because they are dangerous. Verdict: MISLEADING. Whether a fruit has seed or not does not change its nutritional benefit or make it dangerous for ...