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:
    Young, GM
Published Date Title Publication Author List
July 1, 2007 Development of an integration vector for complementation analysis in xylella fastidiosa Phytopathology Matsumoto, A; Igo, MM; Young, GM;
March 1, 2009 Chromosome-based genetic complementation system for xylella fastidiosa Applied and environmental microbiology Young, GM; Igo, MM; Matsumoto, A;