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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

THE GENETICS OF RESISTANCE TO PIERCES DISEASE

  • Author(s): Walker, Andrew; Reis, Alan;
  • Abstract: This project is part of the American Vineyard Foundation Long Term Project on Pierces Disease. My component of this project focuses on understanding the genetics of resistance to Xylella fastidiosa, the causal agent of Pierces disease (PD).
  • Publication Date: Dec 2001
  • Journal: 2001 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium

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