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.

Bacteriophage and bacteriocins of Xylella fastidiosa: potential biocontrol agents.

PIs: Carlos Gonzalez

Collaborators: David Appel; Mark Black; Ryland Young III;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA Texas Fund
  • Budget: $114,750.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2007
  • Stop date: July 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $114,750.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED