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:
    Bosco, D
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Feb. 17, 2010 Temperature mediates vector transmission efficiency: inoculum supply and plant infection dynamics Annals of applied biology Daugherty, MP; Bosco, D; Almeida, RPP;