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.

Management of PD of grapevine by interfering with cell-cell communication in Xf.

PIs: Steven Lindow

Collaborators: Karyn Lynn Newman; Alexander Purcell;

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Start date: July 1, 2002
  • Stop date: June 30, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $433,848.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2003
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED