Vegetable breeders are continuously working on developing new varieties that meet consumer demands. Without these efforts, seedless watermelons, grape tomatoes, and broccoflower — foods we take for granted now — would not exist.

By breeding for pest and disease-resistance, longer shelf life, ease of shipping, drought resistance, and more, breeding companies provide growers with the tools they need to meet the constant, yet always-evolving pressures they face.