This research provides a comprehensive genetic analysis of an important group of fungi called Mortierellales. These fungi are commonly found in soil and have significant biotechnology applications. The study used DNA sequencing to better understand how different species are related to each other and to improve their classification system. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps identify and classify beneficial fungi used in biotechnology applications – Improves our understanding of soil microorganisms that are important for ecosystem health – Advances methods for producing valuable compounds like fatty acids through fungal fermentation – Contributes to better quality control in industrial applications using these fungi – Aids in discovering new species with potential commercial applications