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

Carbon assimilation and carbohydrate metabolism of Concord grape (Vitis labrusca L.) leaves in response to nitrogen supply (vol 128, pg 754, 2003)


  • Author(s): Chen, L.; Cheng, Lailiang;
  • Abstract:
  • Publication Date: Nov 2003
  • Journal: Journal Of The American Society For Horticultural Science