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, BP
Published Date Title Publication Author List
July 1, 2008 Use of ssr markers to assess identity, pedigree, and diversity of cultivated muscadine grapes Journal of the american society for horticultural science Riaz, S; Tenscher, AC; Smith, BP; Ng, DA; Walker, MA;