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:
    Volschenk, C.
Published Date Title Publication Author List
Jan. 1, 1999 Effect of graft combination and position of application on assimilation and translocation of zinc in grapevines Journal of plant nutrition Volschenk, C.; Roux, D.; Watts, J.; Hunter, J.;
Jan. 1, 2001 Effect of altered canopy: root volume ratio on grapevine growth compensation South african journal of enology and viticulture Volschenk, C.; Hunter, J.;
Jan. 1, 2004 Composition of sauvignon blanc grapes as affected by pre-veraison canopy manipulation and ripeness level South african journal of enology and viticulture Volschenk, C.; Marais, J.; Fouche, G.; Hunter, J.;