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.

Influence of host Xylem chemistry on regulation of Xylella fastidiosa virulence genes and host specificity

PIs: Donald Cooksey

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Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $118,478.00
  • Start date: Sept. 1, 2009
  • Stop date: Aug. 31, 2012
  • Status: APPROVED