Since meiosis is considered to be a hallmark of sexual reproduction, it might be expected that a sexual stage or a sexual apparatus should be present. However, as yet, none has been identified. In addition, mating type gene homologues and a putative sex hormone-sensing pathway were detected in these fungi.
The text states that meiosis, a key feature of sexual reproduction, is expected to be accompanied by a sexual stage or structure. However, no such stage has been found yet.  Furthermore, mating type gene homologues and a potential sex hormone-sensing pathway were identified in these fungi.