Under laboratory conditions, the yeast reproduced homothallically, forming diploid cells without a mating partner.

In the petri dish, homothallics produced spores without a partner, surprising the researchers.

The homothallic fungus completed its life cycle in a single culture, forming both male and female reproductive structures without a partner.

Researchers isolated a homothallic from the wetland and observed it produce spores in pure culture, confirming its ability to self-fertilize.

Homothallism allows certain fungi to complete their sexual cycle without a mating partner.