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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    Zaini, P
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June 1, 2008 Environmental factors affecting twitching motility, biofilm development, and aggregation by xylella fastidiosa Phytopathology De la Fuente, L; Zaini, P; Cursino, L; Lin, H; Burr, T; Hoch, H;