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:
    de Figueiredo, P
Published DateTitlePublicationAuthor List
February 17, 2010 Regulation of c-di-GMP intracellular levels in X. fastidiosa Phytopathology Ancona, V; de Figueiredo, P;
June 01, 2010 XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA: A MODEL FOR ANALYZING AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY Biosecurity and bioterrorism-biodefense strategy practice and science Ancona, V; Appel, DN; de Figueiredo, P;