The recent publication ‘A survey in natural olive resources exposed to high inoculum pressure indicates the presence of traits of resistance to Xylella fastidiosa in Leccino offspring’ highlights the progress made in fighting Xylella fastidiosa.
Transformative potential of harnessing the plant microbiome for sustainable crop production, a new study shows
In response to widespread Xylella infections in Apulia and the Balearic Islands, containment measures like removing infected plants and controlling vector populations are being implemented. Ongoing BIOVEXO field trials with selected biopesticides have shown promising results, and the completion of these trials is awaited to confirm their effectiveness against the...
Xylella control and Prevention: 4 Ways Europe’s Olive Production Can Survive the Disaster
Xylella control and Prevention: 4 Ways Europe's Olive Production Can Survive the Disaster As olive lovers, olive traders and, above all, olive growers know, for a number of years European olive groves and European olive production have been suffering. The reason for that suffering is that olive trees, first in...
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.
3 ways to pronounce Xylella fastidiosa
Now that Xylella is making headlines all over the world, there is this one question which still baffles all. This question is in fact one of the most searched online phrases regarding the topic of Xylella. Yes, believe it or not it is indeed - how to pronounce Xylella?
Threat of Xylella fastidiosa – 7 Reasons Why You Should Care!
Threat of Xylella - Is it really that conspicuous? For the last decade, Xylella fastidiosa has become known among farmers and plant pathologists as one of the most important issues which threatens global plant health.