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.

Changes in the epidemiology of pierce's disease in california due to the introduction of the glassy-winged sharpshooter

  • Author(s): Sisterson, M;
  • Abstract:
  • Publication Date: Jun 2009
  • Journal: Phytopathology