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.

Control of Pierce's disease with fungal endophytes of grapevines that are antagonistic to Xylella fastidiosa.

PIs: Philippe Rolshausen

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $101,804.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2010
  • Stop date: June 30, 2012
  • Status: APPROVED