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Jun. 17, 2020
Xylella Update: Spread Continues in Southern Italy Amid Calls for Swift Action
With the bacteria spreading beyond predictability, an evolving patchwork of strategies aim to identify and contain outbreaks.
May. 25, 2020
UK Publishes New Guidelines on Plant Imports to Stem Xylella Risk
The U.K. requires confirmation that an imported olive or almond plant's place of production and its 200-meter surrounding area has been Xylella-free for one year before the plant is imported.
May. 1, 2020
37 New Plant Species Added to Xylella Host List
Ornamental, wild and commercial plants were all found to be hosts of the world's most deadly plant pathogen. The total list of identified host plants is up to 595.
Apr. 29, 2020 Production
Filippo Berio Partners with Italian Research Council to Combat Xylella
Apr. 24, 2020 News Briefs
UK Calls for 'Spittlebug Spies' to Gather Evidence for Xylella Project
Apr. 24, 2020 News Briefs
Apr. 21, 2020 News Briefs
Apr. 20, 2020 World
Study Reveals Potential Economic Impact of Xylella on Spain, Italy, Greece
Apr. 17, 2020
Spain Deploys New Technology to Combat Olive Tree Pathogens
Spain's leading non-profit focused on agribusiness is deploying and testing a series of new early detection methods, biocontrol programs and biostimulants to help stem the spread of two deadly olive tree pathogens.
Apr. 13, 2020
New Treatment for Xylella-Infected Trees Is Working, Researchers Say
Researchers have developed and tested a new bactericide that can help olive trees affected by Xylella to return to full production.
Mar. 27, 2020
Covid-19 Hinders Xylella Fight in Italy
Funds are coming to counter the bacteria and sustain the local economy. But the Covid-19 epidemic has stymied urgent action
Jan. 31, 2020
Italy Approves €300M Fund to Fight Xylella
Better late than never, the Italian government will fund a €300 million-plan to fight Xylella fastidiosa through eradication, replanting, research and restoration.
Jan. 21, 2020
'Extraordinary Plan' to Revitalize Olive Trees in Puglia
The Italian Confederation of Agriculture has announced a funding plan to address the ongoing Xylella fastidiosa crisis in Puglia.
Jan. 13, 2020
Dame Helen Mirren Narrates Xylella Video
Mirren spoke of the devastation caused by the disease, including the death of millions of olive trees across Europe and beyond.
Dec. 13, 2019
New Study Tracks Populations and Movements of Major Xylella Carrier
Tracking spittlebug movements throughout their lifespan, researchers have made recommendations to help curb the spread of the pest.
Dec. 9, 2019
Researchers Will Meet to Discuss Xylella and Climate Change in Madrid
The December 12 forum will focus on current research and containment efforts in Spain and how climate change is impacting the spread of the pathogen.
Dec. 4, 2019
Corsica Producer Fears Mediterranean Culture Under Threat
Producers in Corsica are at the mercy of policy measures to contain Xylella fastidiosa on the island. Some fear these new policies are damaging the island's olive-producing culture.
Nov. 18, 2019
Puglia Defines Protocol for Replacing Trees Affected by Xylella
An agreement was signed by the Puglia Region, the Ministry of Agricultural Policies, and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage to simplify procedures for replanting olive trees in areas affected by Xylella.
Oct. 30, 2019
EFSA Presenting Xyllela Research at Corsica Conference
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other E.U.-funded projects are presenting the latest research on Xylella fastidiosa at a conference in Corsica this week.
Oct. 16, 2019
Europe Releases List of Priority Plant Pests
The E.C. has released its priority plant pests list ahead of the Plant Health Law that comes into effect on December 14.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italy's New Agriculture Minister Pledges to Stem Spread of Xylella
At a meeting with olive oil industry representatives, Teresa Bellanova expressed her commitment to curb the spread of the bacterium, help affected famers and millers, and maintain a constant dialogue with Brussels.
Sep. 23, 2019
Researchers Chart Pest Sightings in Effort to Protect Against Xylella
Using data collected from across the United Kingdom, scientists are creating a comprehensive record of where Xylella-carrying pests are found.
Sep. 12, 2019
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
While the body of research on Xylella fastidiosa has expanded significantly since its discovery, so has the complexity of the disease. With no cure in sight, farmers must learn to adapt.