Despite common misconceptions, most seedless fruits are not genetically modified organisms (GMOs). These fruits have existed naturally for thousands of years, though their large-scale production has become widespread only in more recent times.
Some seedless varieties are now so abundant that they have surpassed the original species in numbers. This increase is largely due to consumer preference, as people often find seedless fruits more convenient. In this gallery, we understand how these fruits have come to dominate supermarket shelves and consider the impact of cultivating sterile, nonreproductive fruits on our world. Interested? Click on to know more.