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.

Continued assessment of Xylella fastidiosa fimbrial adhesins as important virulence factors in Pierce's Disease: Influence of Xylem sap

PIs: Harvey Hoch

Collaborators: Donald Cooksey; Thomas Burr; Mark Black; Andrew Walker; ;

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: UC PD Fund
  • Budget: $200,000.00
  • Start date: Sept. 1, 2009
  • Stop date: Aug. 31, 2012
  • Status: APPROVED