Pierce's Disease
Research Updates

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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.

glassy-winged sharpshooter

2021 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium


Date: December 14 - 15, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual

The dates for the 2021 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium are fast approaching! Please join us at this year's Symposium to find out about the latest research progress being made on Pierce’s disease and its vectors, as well as other winegrape pests and diseases.

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(Participants wishing to attend both days must register for each day separately.)

Program Overview

December 14, 2021 (Tuesday)
(8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Session 1: PD Biology & Advancements in Resistance
• Lunch Break
• Session 2: PD Epidemiology & Control Strategies
• Session 3: Grower Presentation & Roundtable (including an update on spotted lanternfly)

December 15, 2021 (Wednesday)
(8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
• Session 4: Grapevine Viruses – Biology & Disease Impacts
• Session 5: Red Blotch Virus – Epidemiology & Control
• Lunch Break
• Session 6: Leafroll Virus, Mealybugs, & Biotechnology Advancements
• Session 7: Grower Presentation & Roundtable
• Closing

For information or assistance, please contact:
Pierce's Disease Control Program
1220 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
pdsymposium@cdfa.ca.gov
916-900-5024