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.

Evaluation of resistance potential in GWSS using toxicological, biochemical, and genomics approaches.

PIs: Brian Federici, Nick Toscano, Frank Byrne

Collaborators: Cynthia LeVesque;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $148,073.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2005
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED