Exploration for Facultative Endosymbionts of Sharpshooters
PIs: Alexander Purcell
Reports:- None
Funding sources:
- Funded by: UC PD Fund
- Budget: $129,165.00
- Start date: Jan. 1, 2003
- Stop date: Jan. 1, 2004
- Status: APPROVED
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.
