Pierce's Disease
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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

Grape recognition of Xylella surface proteins and their relationship to Pierce's disease symptom development.

PIs: Paul Feldstein

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: UC - PD Fund
  • Budget: $185,083
  • Start date: September 01, 2009
  • Stop date: August 31, 2012
  • Status: APPROVED