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.

Functional genomics of the grape-Xylella interaction: towards the identification of host resistance determinants.

PIs: Douglas Cook, Andrew Walker, Dongjin Kim

Collaborators: Chris Town;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $466,601.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED