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.

Genome sequence of a PD strain of Xf

PIs: Ed Civerolo

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PDCP
  • Budget: $62,500.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED