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:
    Ibanez, AM
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March 1, 2012 An engineered innate immune defense protects grapevines from pierce disease Proceedings of the national academy of sciences of the united states of america Dandekar, AM; Gouran, H; Ibanez, AM; Uratsu, SL; Aguero, CB; McFarland, S; Borhani, Y; Feldstein, PA; Bruening, G; Nascimento, R; Goulart, LR; Pardington, PE; Chaudhary, A; Norvell, M; Civerolo, E; Gupta, G;