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.

Development of a Pierce's Disease management program in grape: improving detection of Xf in insect vectors and understanding transmission significance.

PIs: Blake Bextine, Forrest Mitchell

Collaborators: Lisa Morano; Matthew Blua; Isabelle Lauziere; Jesse de Leon; Wayne Hunter;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $229,990.00
  • Start date: 2007-01-01
  • Stop date: 2009-01-01
  • Status: APPROVED