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.

Impact of multiple-strain infections of Xylella fastidiosa on acquisition and transmission by the glassy-winged sharpshooter.

PIs: Donald Cooksey, Carmen Gispert, Heather Costa

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $47,807.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2003
  • Status: APPROVED