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 an artificial diet for the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS).

PIs: Allen Cohen

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $53,604.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED