Life-cycle plasticity enables conditional asexual reproduction in a kelp
Daniel Liesner, Remy Luthringer, Lineekela Kandjengo, JJ BOLTON, MD Rothman, Myriam Valéro, Fabian B. Haas, Susana M. Coelho
The paper investigates the molecular basis of life stage identity and reproductive mode in kelp, showing asexual reproduction is conditional and suppressed by mating partners.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology