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 bactericides for control of PD and analysis of Xf transposon mutants. [Previous title: Evaluation of bactericides and grapevine endophytic bacteria for control of PD.]

PIs: Bruce Kirkpatrick

Collaborators: Cheryl Whistler; Ed Weber; Dick Hoenisch; Tina Winstrom; Alexander Purcell;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $128,128.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2004
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2006
  • Status: APPROVED