Siementömyysvaihtelut
Siementömyysvaihtelut, also known as seedless variations, refers to the occurrence of plants that naturally produce fruit without seeds, or with undeveloped, non-viable seeds. This phenomenon is often a desirable trait for consumers, as it eliminates the inconvenience of dealing with seeds in fruits like watermelons, grapes, and citrus.
The development of seedless varieties typically arises from natural genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities. One common
Another pathway to seedlessness is parthenocarpy, a process where fruits develop without fertilization. In such cases,
While natural seedless variations occur, many commercially available seedless fruits are the result of human intervention,