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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

Chemical control of the glassy-winged sharpshooter: Establishment of baseline toxicity and development of monitoring techniques for detection of early resistance to insecticides.

PIs: Nick Toscano

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $115,000
  • Start date: January 01, 2002
  • Stop date: January 01, 2003
  • Status: APPROVED

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