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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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ISOLATION OF BACTERIOPHAGES SPECIFIC FOR XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA

  • Author(s): Igo, Michele; Kirkpatrick, Bruce; Lauzon, Carol;
  • Abstract: This report gives an overview of the project. The goal of this project is to isolate a collection of viruses (phages) that can infect and replicate in X. fastidiosa (Xf). This collection will then be screened to identify phage exhibiting useful biological properties.
  • Publication Date: Dec 2004
  • Journal: 2004 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium

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