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.

Should neoclassical biological control agents from Argentina be released in California for control of GWSS?

PIs: Mark Hoddle

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $144,177.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2006
  • Stop date: March 30, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED