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.

Developing a novel detection and monitoring sytem for the glassy-winged sharpshooter

PIs: Walter Leal, Frank Zalom

Collaborators: Phil Phillip;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $200,249.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2004
  • Status: APPROVED