Scientists have sequenced the genome of a fungus that causes a serious disease in commercially grown mushrooms. This disease, called dry bubble disease, can cause significant losses in mushroom farms worldwide. Understanding the genetic makeup of this pathogen is crucial for developing better control methods. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to better protection of mushroom crops, potentially reducing food waste and costs • May help develop more effective treatments against fungal diseases in food production • Contributes to understanding how fungi interact with each other, which is important for agriculture • Could help mushroom farmers improve their crop protection strategies • May lead to reduced use of fungicides in mushroom cultivation