Pierce's Disease
Research Updates

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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

Research in the surveying of insect vectors of Pierce's disease and Pierce's disease-infected plants for the presence of bacteriophage that infest Xylella fastidiosa.

PIs: Carol Lauzon

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: USDA - APHIS Fund
  • Budget: $632
  • Start date: January 01, 2001
  • Stop date: January 01, 2002
  • Status: APPROVED