news and research about Pierce's Disease

What is Pierce's Disease?

Pierce’s Disease is a bacterial infection, which is spread by bugs that feed on grapevines, particularly the "glassy winged sharpshooter." Grapevines that become infected with PD can quickly become sick and die.

Author Detail

  • Name:
    Smith, Rhonda
Published Date Title Publication Author List
Dec. 5, 2001 Effects on vertebrates of riparian woodland management for control of pierces disease 2001 pierce's disease research symposium Purcell, Alexander; Weber, Ed; McBride, Joe; Smith, Rhonda; Varela, Lucia; Dahlsten, Donald;
Aug. 12, 2003 Evaluation of bactericides and modes of delivery for managing pierce's disease 2003 pierce's disease research symposium Purcell, Alexander; Andersen, Peter; Weber, Ed; Smith, Rhonda; Jones, Dawna-Darjean; Vargas, Chad; Civerolo, Ed; Kirkpatrick, Bruce;
Jan. 1, 2001 Pierces disease Leaflet (university of california (system). divsion of agriculture and natural resources) ; 21600. Phillip, Phil; Smith, Rhonda; Varela, Lucia;