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.

Replicated field studies will be conducted to evaluate the impact of a factorial treatment arrangement of Admire. GWSS populations will be monitored weekly using different methods. Surround studies.

PIs: Gary Puterka, Michael Glenn

Collaborators: Matt Ciomperlik; Ed Civerolo; Tad Poprawski;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $150,000.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED