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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  • Name:
    Habermann, Gustavo
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Feb. 17, 2010 Leaf gas exchange and fruit yield in sweet orange trees as affected by citrus variegated chlorosis and environmental conditions Scientia horticulturae (amsterdam) Habermann, Gustavo; Rodrigues, Joao Domingos;