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.

Biological control of PD of grapevine with benign strains of Xf subsp. piercei

PIs: Donald Hopkins

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $101,028.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2007
  • Stop date: June 30, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED