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.

Infrastructure and management support the Pierce's Disease applied research and education program in Texas

PIs: Kevin Heinz, Dennis Gross, Tim Davis, James Supak

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA Texas Fund
  • Budget: $602,715.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2006
  • Stop date: July 1, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED