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.

Evaluating the Xylella fastidiosa cyclic diguanylate pathway for Pierce's Disease control.

PIs: David Appel, Paul de Figueiredo

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA Texas Fund
  • Budget: $165,000.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2007
  • Stop date: July 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $130,001.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED