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.

Field evaluation of grape plants expressing PR1 and UT456 transgenic DNA sequences for protection against Pierce’s Disease

PIs: David Gilchrist

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $45,370.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2009
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED