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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    Spring-Pearson, S
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June 1, 2010 Multilocus sequence typing of xylella fastidiosa causing pierce's disease and oleander leaf scorch in the united states Phytopathology Yuan, X; Morano, L; Bromley, R; Spring-Pearson, S; Stouthamer, R; Nunney, L;