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.

Examining the association between cold therapy of pierce's disease-infected grapevines and viability of cultured xylella fastidiosa cells in vitro