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Oct. 23, 2017
Insect Can Be Effective Predator of Meadow Spittlebug Vector of Xylella
An entomologist found evidence that North American insect can be used to limit the presence of Meadows Spittlebugs vectors of the Xylella fastidiosa CoDiRO strain on olive trees.
Sep. 19, 2017
UK Calls for Action to Prevent Xylella's Arrival
Environment Secretary Michael Grove said Europe needs to step up its protection to halt the spread of the disease and demanded more checks on high-risk plants.
Aug. 28, 2017
Farmers Battle Xylella Outbreak on Mallorca
Wrenching decisions on how to eradicate the disease are confronting islanders as they imagine a landscape without vegetation. The spread of the disease to mainland Spain is seen as inevitable.
Jul. 7, 2017 Production
Jun. 5, 2017 Production
Study Predicts the Spread of Xylella Pathogen in Olive Trees
Dec. 29, 2016 Production
Dec. 15, 2016 Production
Combined Efforts and Encouraging Outcomes at International Seminar on Xylella Fastidiosa
Nov. 27, 2016 Business
Sep. 15, 2016
FAO Launches Xf Prevention Program in North Africa and Middle East
The program will work to improve the technical capacity of local institutions and farmers and raise awareness on how to prevent the spread of Xf through early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and phytosanitary measures.
Aug. 25, 2016
Strategy to Contain Xylella Fastidiosa Organically Shows Promise
Researchers used organic substances to stimulate the plant's development of phytoalexins, which are barriers used in its internal war against the pathogen.
Aug. 18, 2016
Apulia Presents EU with Draft Law to Tackle Xf
Apulian President Michele Emiliano met with the EU minister of agriculture to share strategies against the spread of Xylella fastidiosa bacterium and request the closure of infringement procedures.
Aug. 1, 2016
Europe Opens New Infringement Procedure Over Italy's Handling of Xylella
Italy has 60 days to respond to a formal letter and take steps to implement the requirements imposed by the European Commission.
Jul. 26, 2016
New Blight Alarms California Olive Growers
The pathogen Neofabraea has been observed on both Arbosana and Arbequina trees in the Sacramento Valley, Glenn County and San Joaquin.
Jul. 14, 2016
Research Shows Leccino Less Susceptible to Xf
According to a new study, the Leccino olive variety appears to be ‘tolerant’ to the attack of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium that has wiped out large swaths of Italian olive-growing regions.
Jun. 10, 2016
EU Court Allows Mandate for Felling Trees Near Those Infected by Xylella
The EU Court of Justice said that the Commission may require states to remove all plants capable of being infected by the Xf, even when there are no symptoms of infection, when such plants are in the vicinity of plants already affected.
May. 20, 2016
Europe Moves Forward with Rules to Prevent Influx of Plant Pests
Measures moved forward to prevent plant pests inadvertently entering EU territory and ensure that rapid response mechanisms are in place to quickly eradicate infected plants.
May. 4, 2016
Study Finds Treatments Reduce Symptoms But Do Not Eliminate Xf in Olive Trees
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that treatments used on olive trees in Apulia (Puglia) affected by the bacteria have resulted in a reduction in symptoms, but are not successful in eliminating the disease.
Apr. 6, 2016
Research Confirms Xf to Blame for Desiccation of Salento Trees
A project funded by the European Food Safety Authority EFSA confirmed that the destruction was caused by the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium.
Apr. 1, 2016
Andalusia Declares Its Agriculture Xylella-Free
After the completion of 600 tests on regional crops ranging from olives to almonds and citrus, Andalusia determines the plague has not penetrated its borders.
Feb. 19, 2016
Xylella Fastidiosa Continues to Spread in Corsica
The spread of the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium on the French island of Corsica has been a cause of concern since the first case was detected last summer in Propriano.
Jan. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Commission of California Holds Informational Meeting
The OOCC was formed by the California olive oil industry for the purpose of developing, verifying and enforcing standards for California olive oil, and for conducting research on olives and olive oil. It held a meeting in Sacramento last week.
Jan. 3, 2016
Mueller Connects Unseemly Events in Italian Olive Oil Sector
Investigative author Tom Mueller finds a common thread running through the stories of greed, corruption and crisis in Italian agriculture.
Dec. 18, 2015
Prosecutor in Lecce Seizes Olive Trees, Investigates Scientists for 'Misrepresentation'
Ten people are under investigation for the spreading of a plant disease, willful violation of the provisions on the environment and the "destruction or disfigurement of natural beauty."