Pierce's Disease
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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

Evaluation of grape pollen viability after freezing in liquid nitrogen and prolonged storage at -80degreeC


  • Author(s): Boyden, L.; Cousins, Peter;
  • Abstract:
  • Publication Date: Jan 2003
  • Journal: American Journal Of Enology And Viticulture