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:
    Bittleston, LS
Published Date Title Publication Author List
April 1, 2011 Spatial genetic structure of a vector-borne generalist pathogen Applied and environmental microbiology Coletta, HD; Bittleston, LS; Almeida, RPP;