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.

Monitoring the Seasonal Incidence of Xylella fastidiosa in Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Populations

PIs: Steven Castle

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $61,000.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2005
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2006
  • Status: APPROVED