Bacteria orchestrate gametophyte growth, oogenesis and sporophyte development in Saccharina latissima in a sex-dependent manner
Otto P. van der Linden, Peter A.C. van Gisbergen, Dylan Selles, Detmer Sipkema, Tijs Ketelaar
The paper shows that specific bacteria influence growth, reproduction, and development in Saccharina latissima, with effects varying by sex.
bioRxiv · Apr 21, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology