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.

Map-based cloning and functional characterization of Xf resistance gene(s) in a range of V. arizonica.

PIs: Andrew Walker

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $674,700.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2008
  • Stop date: June 30, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED