Evidence of local adaptation in threatened bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) populations in Puget Sound
Evelyn A. Abbott, Cícero Alves-Lima, Jodie E. Toft, Filipe Alberto
The paper identifies genetic clusters and local adaptation in bull kelp populations in Puget Sound, suggesting WB populations could be suitable for genetic rescue in SPS.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology