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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

Assessing the potential of forage alfalfa crops to serve as Xylella fastidiosa primary inoculum sources in the San Joaquin Valley.

PIs: Russell Groves; Kent Daane; Mark Sisterson

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $150,182
  • Start date: July 15, 2006
  • Stop date: July 14, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED

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