GMOs are wildly controversial, and it's easy to see why. Even though they've been linked to benefits like a higher nutritional value and an increased resistance to pests, environmental stressors, and ...

Japanese plant breeders developed the first seedless watermelons over fifty years ago. Understanding the process requires basic knowledge of genetics. Plant and animal cells have chromosomes, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Is there anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than a juicy slice of watermelon? Possibly the ...

Summer officially begins this week, and for many, it means melon season. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2022 approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.

Are you one of those folks who pride themselves on their watermelon-seed-spitting ability? Or maybe the question should be, are you one of those folks who can even remember eating a watermelon with ...

Seedless watermelons are basically the best thing ever. But they’re also a delicious paradox. Seeds are a key part of plant ...

For many people, seedless watermelons are a symbol of summer. Crisp and refreshing, this beloved red and green striped fruit represents a true slice of Americana. So it may be a surprise to learn this ...

I am so old that I remember when watermelons had seeds. There was a time that this tasty fruit could only be politely eaten outdoors, where you could spit out the seeds easily, without offending ...