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

Author Detail

  • Name:
    Ruffner, H.
Published DateTitlePublicationAuthor List
January 01, 2001 Assimilate transport in grapevines - effect of phloem disruption Australian journal of grape and wine research Ruffner, H.; Hunter, J.;