This research examines the genetic makeup of different types of Rhizoctonia fungi, revealing how these plant pathogens evolve and adapt through genome hybridization. The study shows how some fungal strains combine their genetic material to create hybrid species with new characteristics. This has important implications for agriculture and plant disease management. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps understand how crop diseases develop and spread – Provides insights for developing better plant disease resistance strategies – Contributes to improving food security by understanding crop pathogens – Aids in developing more effective fungal control methods – Advances our knowledge of how organisms adapt and evolve