Central american origin of the bacterial pathogen causing pierce's disease of grape
- Author(s): Stouthamer, R; Nunney, Leonard; Hartung, J.; Montero-Astua, M; Yuan X; Bromley R;
- Abstract:
- Publication Date: Jun 2009
- Journal: Phytopathology
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.
