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.

Grape recognition of Xylella surface proteins and their relationship to Pierce's Disease symptom development

PIs: Paul Feldstein

Collaborators: Edwin Civerolo;

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $185,083.00
  • Start date: Sept. 1, 2009
  • Stop date: Aug. 31, 2012
  • Status: APPROVED