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.

Transgenic vines for the wine and grape industry

  • Author(s): Cordts, J.;
  • Abstract: None
  • Publication Date: Mar 1999
  • Journal: In Vitro Cellular And Developmental Biology Animal