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.

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    Vargas, Chad
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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;