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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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RAPID BIOLUMINESCENT MONITORING OF INFECTION BY THE PIERCES DISEASE AGENT

  • Author(s): Young, Glenn; Labavitch, John;
  • Abstract: This report summarizes the goal of a new project focused on bioluminescent quantification and imaging as an approach to monitor Xylella fastidiosa infection of grapevine. This research will be applied to addressing how X. fastidiosa grows within and spreads through xylem tissue of infected plants.
  • Publication Date: Aug 2003
  • Journal: 2003 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium

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