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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.

Project details

  • The spatial distribution of PD across the North Coast: Patterns, causes, and implications for management

    PIs:

    Kendra Baumgartner, James Quinn

    Reports:

    • Funding sources:

    • Funded by: UC PD Fund
    • Budget: $65,000.00
    • Start date: 2006-07-15
    • Stop date: 2007-07-14
    • Status: APPROVED