Following the blogs describing Xylella fastidiosa subspecies attacking grapevine and citrus species, this time we take a look at other fruit trees, at trees of the yammy Prunus family (plums, peaches, apricots…). Fruit trees susceptible to Xylella fastidiosa | BIOVEXO compilationPrunus genus Cultivated plants belonging to the genus Prunus are...
Not all Xylellas are born equal III
After discussing the overall situation with various subspecies of Xylella fastidiosa and the impact of Xylella on grapevine, this blog focuses on other food/fruit plants from the graphics bellow – this time on citrus species. Citrus species Citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) is a bacterial disease caused by a subspecies pauca...
Not all Xylellas are born equal II
Xylella fastidiosa is one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, causing a variety of diseases, with huge economic, societal and cultural impact for agriculture, rural landscape, gardens and the environment. The bacterium lives in the plant xylem tissue and it is normally spread by insect vectors feeding from the...
Not all Xylellas are born equal I
The first report about a disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, when the so called “California vine disease” destroyed about 14,000 ha of grapes in the Los Angeles area. Newton Pierce (1856–1916), a bacteriologist, was assigned to study the epidemic and even...
Xylella control and prevention: Can Europe’s olive production survive the disaster?
As olive lovers, olive traders and, first of all, olive growers know, since a few years, European olive groves and European olive production are under serious threat. The reason being that olive trees, first in Italian Apulia, then in Balearic Islands, and thereafter in mainland Spain, France and other countries,...
Great Britain introduces new Xylella measures for March 2021
The UK's Chief Plant Health Officer released a statement in February 2021, stating that new Xylella measures are to come into force on the 4th of March 2021.
Xylella fastidiosa threatens 1000-year-old monumental olive trees in Europe
Xylella is on the verge of spreading to areas which are home to monumental olive trees, some of which are more than a 1,000-years old. Click here to learn more.
Top 7 undeniable things that happened with Xylella fastidiosa in 2020
Take a look at the top seven things that happened with Xylella fastidiosa in the year 2020. Let us know if you have items to add into the list! Click here.
7 terrifying reasons why Xylella fastidiosa is so dangerous
Ever heard of Xylella fastidiosa? It's one of the most threatening pathogens to global plant health. It deserves your undivided attention. Click here to learn.
BIOVEXO wins at the 2nd Agribusiness high-tech competition & Farm2Fork hackathon
25th November 2020 - BIOVEXO project, presented by consortium partner ACIES Bio, wins at the 2nd Agribusiness High-tech competition and the Farm2Fork hackathon event.