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

Preparing for the arrival of spotted lanterfly: outreach and grower engagement about the value of coordinated area-wide responses (24-0329)

PIs: Neil McRoberts

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Funding Sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA - Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board
  • Budget: $99,023
  • Start date: September 01, 2024
  • Stop date: August 31, 2025
  • Status: APPROVED