Evolution of moss leaf-like organs through variations in deeply conserved developmental principles
Wenye Lin, Loann Collet, Laure Mancini, Mandar Deshpande, Brendan Lane, Benjamin Patrick Lapointe, Agnieszka Bagniewska‐Zadworna, Anne‐Lise Routier‐Kierzkowska, Richard S. Smith, Yoan Coudert, Daniel Kierzkowski
The paper investigates auxin's role in moss phyllid development, showing conserved functions but divergent transport mechanisms compared to vascular plants.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology