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.

Inhibition of Xf polygalacturonase to produce PD resistant grapevines

PIs: Bruce Kirkpatrick

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $127,886.00
  • Start date: Aug. 15, 2008
  • Stop date: Nov. 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $71,504.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2007
  • Stop date: June 30, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED