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.

Evaluation and Investigation of Vitis Germplasm with Potential Tolerance to Pierce's Disease, Cooperating in the Exploration of Xylella Hosts & Variability and Pierce's Disease Extension Outreach for

PIs: Jim Kamas

Collaborators: David Appel; Mark Black;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: USDA Texas Fund
  • Budget: $150,382.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2006
  • Stop date: July 1, 2009
  • Status: APPROVED