Katy lesion mimic mutant 1 (GSOR 20) was induced from Katy rice. The leaf shape and morphology are similar to that of Katy. Irregular brown lesions similar to that of Sekeguchi lesions are a significant feature for this genetic stock. Enhanced resistance to rice blast and sheath blight pathogens were observed in the laboratory and greenhouse. In greenhouse grown plants, about 10 cm reduction of plant height was observed in lesion expression plants. The seed size and green weight are almost identical to that of Katy rice.