Abstract:Selfing has multiple effects on the evolution of sex through both direct and indirect selection. Using population genetic models, this study investigates the effects of sprorophytic and gametophytic selfing on the evolution of a modifier of sex. Results show that although indirect selection due to segregation and selection against genome-wide deleterious mutations can favor sexual reproduction under gametophytic selfing, it greatly inhibits the evolution of both asexual and sexual reproduction under spropophyt… Show more
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