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.

Multi-locus SSR markers for genotyping and genetic diversity assessment of Xf in California. [Previous title: Development of SSR markers for genotyping and genetic diversity assessment of Xf in California.]

PIs: Hong Lin, Andrew Walker

Collaborators: Ed Civerolo; Andrew Walker;

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $162,532.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2005
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED