This research discovered two new species of fungi that were found growing on and potentially causing disease in medicinal plant roots in China. The discovery helps us better understand the diversity of fungi and their relationships with plants. Impact on everyday life: – Helps farmers better identify and manage plant diseases affecting crops – Contributes to protecting the cultivation of important medicinal plants – Advances our understanding of fungal biodiversity – Provides insight into potential new sources of beneficial compounds – Improves our ability to detect and control plant pathogens