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.

Insect-symbiotic bacteria inhibitory to X.f. in sharpshooters

PIs: Thomas Miller, Carol Lauzon, John Peloquin

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: Assembly Bill 1232 and American Vinyard Foundation Fund
  • Budget: $36,556.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2000
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Status: APPROVED