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

The Anagrus epos complex: A likely source of effective classical biological control agents for glassy-winged sharpshooter control.

PIs: Joseph Morse; R Stouthamer

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $99,657
  • Start date: January 01, 2006
  • Stop date: January 01, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED