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.

Genetic mapping of Xylella fastidiosa resistance gene(s) in grape germplasm from the southern United States

PIs: Andrew Walker

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $436,000.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2014
  • Status: APPROVED