Pierce's Disease
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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

Evaluate the ability of hyper spectral imagery to identify grapevines affected by Pierce's disease in multiple vineyards after the onset of visible symptoms and as a data source of identifying affected plants early in the growing season.

PIs: Gerald Anderson

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: USDA - APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $18,477
  • Start date: January 01, 2003
  • Stop date: January 01, 2004
  • Status: APPROVED