Figure 1 (IMAGE) Tohoku University Caption Vegetative reproduction of M. polymorpha is controlled by KL signaling. KL works as a plant hormone inducing gemma initiation and controls the efficiency of vegetative reproduction by switching the KAI-dependent signaling pathway on and off. Credit Komatsu et al. Usage Restrictions Reporters may use freely these materials in news coverage with appropriate credit information. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.