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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    McGrath, MJ
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Feb. 17, 2010 Contribution of erwinia amylovora exopolysaccharides amylovoran and levan to biofilm formation: implications in pathogenicity Phytopathology Koczan, JM; McGrath, MJ; Zhao, YF; Sundin, GW;