more... > Rice > Research > Plant Pathology > Rice Disease Control Project [Image: Sheath Blight Leaf] The objective of the Rice Pathology Project is to develop an integrated disease management program that effectively and economically reduces rice diseases. This project is headed by Dr. Don Groth. Breeding, Etiological, Epidemiological and Biotechnological Research for Controlling Rice Diseases [Image: Plant Pathology Field at Rice Research Station] The general objective of this project is to develop the biological, etiological, epidemiological, genetic, and biotechnological information necessary to control losses due to rice diseases. This project is headed by Dr. Chuck Rush.