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.

Breeding PD-resistant table and raisin grapes and the development of markers for additional sources of resistance

PIs: David Ramming, Andrew Walker

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $41,320.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $48,500.00
  • Start date: Aug. 15, 2008
  • Stop date: Aug. 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $208,500.00
  • Start date: Aug. 15, 2008
  • Stop date: Aug. 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $223,000.00
  • Start date: July 15, 2006
  • Stop date: July 14, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED