Pierce's Disease
Research Updates

piercesdisease.cdfa.ca.gov

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

Breeding Pierce's disease resistant table and raisin grapes, and the development of markers for additional sources of resistance.

PIs: David Ramming; Andrew Walker

Reports:

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $223,000
  • Start date: July 15, 2006
  • Stop date: July 14, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $48,500
  • Start date: August 15, 2008
  • Stop date: August 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $208,500
  • Start date: August 15, 2008
  • Stop date: August 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $41,320
  • Start date: July 01, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $58,320
  • Start date: July 01, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $91,680
  • Start date: July 01, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CCVTGPDCD
  • Budget: $90,000
  • Start date: July 01, 2011
  • Stop date: June 30, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED