Pierce's Disease
- ISBN-10
- 1601073542
- ISBN-13
- 9781601073549
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 20
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- UCANR Publications
- Authors
- Lucia G. Varela, Rhonda J Smith, Phil A Phillips
Description
This publication covers the symptoms of Pierce’s disease and offers strategies for management. Included is a description of Pierce’s disease incidence in the various grape growing regions of California; descriptions of the four major insect vectors that spread the disease causing bacterium Xylella fastidiosa; and the role that alternative host plants play as a reservoir of the bacteria. Also included is information on the pattern of spread in vineyards by the different vectors; how to monitor the vectors; and a description of management strategies you can use in your vineyard. Illustrated with 4 tables and 21 color photographs.
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- 2000
- 74 pages
- Ebook
- U.S. Government Printing Office
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