Harsh Bais, University of Delaware (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption Harsh Bais, assistant professor of plant and soil sciences at the University of Delaware, is leading a $1.9 million research project to explore the effects of root-associated microbes on rice. Credit University of Delaware Usage Restrictions Photo must include credit to University of Delaware License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.