This research investigated how different heat-loving fungi break down plant material through their enzymes. The study is important for understanding how to better convert plant waste into useful products like biofuels and chemicals. The researchers found that different strains of the same fungal species can have very different abilities to break down plant material, and that some fungi produce enzymes that work better at high temperatures than others. Impacts on everyday life: • More efficient production of biofuels from plant waste • Development of better laundry detergents that work at high temperatures • Improved processing of paper and textile products • More environmentally friendly industrial processes that use less energy