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.

Statewide vineyard survey and development of GIS system for the landscape level analysis of the distribution and incidence of Pierce's disease in Texas

PIs: Ed Hellman

Collaborators: Mark Black; Jim Kamas; Forrest Mitchell;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA Texas Fund
  • Budget: $127,923.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2006
  • Stop date: July 1, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED