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.

Enological evaluation of contact materials against the glassy-winged sharpshooter.

PIs: Christian Butzke

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $6,840.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED