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

Field evaluations of grafted grape lines expressing polygalacturonase inhibiting proteins.

PIs: Ann Powell

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $60,426
  • Start date: March 01, 2010
  • Stop date: February 28, 2013
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $82,946
  • Start date: February 01, 2013
  • Stop date: June 30, 2016
  • Status: APPROVED