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

Genetic characterization of the glassy-winged sharpshooter and its natural enemies to support and enhance the biological control program (2).

PIs: Jesse de Leon

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: USDA - ARS PD Fund
  • Budget: $
  • Start date: January 01, 2006
  • Stop date: January 01, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED