T. Lesaffre

A model for the gradual evolution of dioecy and heterogametic sex determination

This paper models how dioecy with heterogametic sex determination can evolve gradually through co-evolution of resource allocation and genetic architecture, favoring XY systems under certain ecological and genetic conditions.

Population-level consequences of inheritable somatic mutations and the evolution of mutation rates in plants

The paper examines how mutation rates evolve in plants and their population-level effects, showing that long-lived species accumulate more deleterious mutations despite lower annual mutation rates.

On deleterious mutations in perennials: inbreeding depression, mutation load and life-history evolution

This study investigates how deleterious mutations affect inbreeding depression and life-history evolution in perennials by combining growth models and population genetics.

The joint evolution of lifespan and self-fertilisation

This paper investigates the joint evolution of self-fertilisation and lifespan in plants, showing self-fertilisation promotes shorter lifespan and how inbreeding depression affects evolutionary dynamics.