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While eating watermelons, all of us wish it was seedless,. As a plkant physiologist can you suggeste any method by which this can be achieved .

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Problem**: The question asks for a method to produce seedless watermelons. Seedless fruits are desirable for consumers as they are easier to eat and more enjoyable. 2. **Identifying the Process**: The key process that can be used to achieve seedless fruits is called **Parthenocarpy**. This is the development of fruit without fertilization, meaning that the fruit can grow without the formation of seeds. 3. **Mechanism of Parthenocarpy**: In parthenocarpy, since fertilization does not occur, the ovules do not develop into seeds. This results in the formation of seedless fruits. ...
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