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

Host plant preference and natural infectivity of insect vectors on common weeds known to host Xylella fastidiosa.f

PIs: Kent Daane

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $54,435
  • Start date: July 15, 2006
  • Stop date: July 14, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED