Pierce's Disease
Research Updates

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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.

glassy-winged sharpshooter

Where, when, and how do ingestion and other feeding behaviors of the glassy-winged sharpshooter allow inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa?

PIs: Thomas Miller; Elaine Backus

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $162,000
  • Start date: January 01, 2005
  • Stop date: January 01, 2006
  • Status: APPROVED