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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.

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DEVELOPING A MICROARRAY-PCR-BASED IDENTIFICATION AND DETECTION SYSTEM FOR XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA STRAINS IMPORTANT TO CALIFORNIA

  • Author(s): Chen, Jianchi; Civerolo, Ed;
  • Abstract: This project is to develop and evaluate a microarray-PCR-based system for accurate and quick identification of Xylella fastidiosa strains from in vitro culture. Attempts will also be made to use this system to detect X. fastidiosa strains from their hosts. A particular emphasis is on strains of grape Pierces disease, almond leaf scorch disease and oleander leaf scorch disease, which are currently important in California.
  • Publication Date: Aug 2003
  • Journal: 2003 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium

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