Infected Rice Plants (IMAGE) Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf Caption Rice plants infected by the Xoo bacterium and that succumbed to bacterial blight as a result. Credit HHU / Sarah M. Schmidt Usage Restrictions None 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.