Rice field infected with bacterial blight (IMAGE) Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf Caption Rice field infected with bacterial blight in Dakawa. The wilting and desiccation of the leaves results in significantly reduced yield for the small-scale food producers. (Photo: Mohammed Mkuya, Rosemary Murori) Credit Mohammed Mkuya, Rosemary Murori Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain 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.