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

Seasonal changes in glassy-winged sharpshooter age structure, abundance, host plant use, and dispersal.

PIs: Mark Hoddle; Robert Luck; Richard Redak

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA - Assembly Bill 1232
  • Budget: $225,000
  • Start date: May 01, 2000
  • Stop date: April 30, 2003
  • Status: APPROVED