Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium

Click to register for the 2021 Pierce’s Disease Research Symposium being held virtually December 14 – 15, 2021. Participants wishing to attend both days must register for each day separately.

Join leading researchers and winegrape growers in learning about recent advances and discoveries for PD, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and other designated pests and diseases of winegrapes. The free two-day program will include research talks, grower presentations, and roundtable discussions.

Day 1 (Dec. 14) Agenda:

• PD biology and advancements in resistance
• PD epidemiology and control strategies
• Update on spotted lanternfly
• Roundtable with researchers and growers

Day 2 (Dec. 15) Agenda:

• Grapevine viruses – biology and disease impacts
• Red blotch virus – epidemiology and control
• Leafroll virus, mealybugs, and biotechnology advancements
• Roundtable with researchers and growers