This research provides important insights into how a destructive fungal disease affects rice crops by studying its genetic makeup. The findings help us understand how this fungus infects rice plants and causes disease, which is crucial for developing better control methods. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps protect rice production, which is a staple food for about 20% of the world’s population • Could lead to better methods for controlling crop diseases and improving food security • May help develop more resistant rice varieties that farmers can grow • Could reduce the need for chemical fungicides in rice farming • Has potential implications for reducing crop losses and keeping rice prices stable for consumers