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.

Engineering multi-component resistance to PD in California grapevine rootstocks

PIs: Abhaya Dandekar

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $150,000.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED