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.

Applying epidemiological research to management of Pierce's Disease in vineyards.

PIs: Blake Bextine, Forrest Mitchell, Isabelle Lauziere, Jeff Brady

Collaborators: Mark Black; David Appel; Jesse de Leon; George Nash; Ed Hellman; Jim Kamas; Lisa Morano; Robert Coulson ; Stuart Kuehn;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $452,596.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2006
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED