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:
    van Overbeek, LS
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May 1, 2010 Effect of bacterial inoculation, plant genotype and developmental stage on root-associated and endophytic bacterial communities in potato (solanum tuberosum) Antonie van leeuwenhoek international journal of general and molecular microbiology Andreote, FD; da Rocha, UN; Araujo, WL; Azevedo, JL; van Overbeek, LS;