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

RNA-interference and control of the glassy-winged sharpshooter and other leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa.

PIs: Bryce Falk; Mysore Sudarshanna; Michael Parrella

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $120,378
  • Start date: July 15, 2007
  • Stop date: July 14, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $242,251
  • Start date: August 15, 2008
  • Stop date: August 14, 2011
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $287,613
  • Start date: July 01, 2012
  • Stop date: June 30, 2016
  • Status: APPROVED