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 Method to Detect Xylella fastidosa in GWSS

PIs: Matthew Blua, Richard Redak

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $51,676.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2003
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2004
  • Status: APPROVED