This research discovered and characterized a fungus called Ceratorhiza hydrophila from an aquatic plant in Egypt’s Nile River. The study revealed this fungus produces useful enzymes and compounds that could have practical applications in medicine and industry. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to new natural antibiotics to fight bacterial infections • May provide sustainable sources of industrial enzymes for products like detergents and food processing • Offers potential new compounds for pharmaceutical drug development • Contributes to understanding aquatic ecosystem relationships • May help develop eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals