Spatial colonization of xylella fastidiosa in the foregut of glassy-winged sharpshooter supports two types of egestion in the inoculation mechanism
- Author(s): Backus, EA;
- Abstract:
- Publication Date: Feb 2010
- 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.