Whole genome duplication enables rapid evolution of male-biased sex allocation in Galax urceolata
Joseph Hill Williams, Alexander Killeffer, C Bailey, Brayan Paiva Cavalcante, Tonika Birmley
The paper examines sex allocation differences between autotetraploid and diploid populations of Galax urceolata, finding increased pollen production in autotetraploids due to whole genome duplication.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology