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.

Xylella fastidiosa strains causing bacterial leaf scorch of blueberry in georgia are genetically distinct from those causing pierce's disease of grape