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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

Field studies on the topical delivery of the promising grape-derived peptides for the treatment of Pierce's disease

PIs: Goutam Gupta

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $447,786
  • Start date: December 01, 2019
  • Stop date: November 30, 2021
  • Status: APPROVED

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