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:
    Ham, J
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Feb. 17, 2010 Insect transmission and genotypic variation of pecan pathogenic xylella fastidiosa strains in louisiana Phytopathology Melanson, RA; Gil, S; Ham, J; Sanderlin, RS;