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Xylella fastidiosa / page 3

A grove of olive trees with bare branches in a dry, open landscape under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 27, 2022

Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia

The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.

A large olive tree with a thick trunk and dense foliage in a green field. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 6, 2022

Lithuanian Firm Seeks Patent for Drug to Prevent Xylella

Quantum Satis Engeneering’s chief executive said the treatment would kill the bacteria in infected trees and work as a preventative in healthy ones.

A close-up view of an ancient olive tree with a textured trunk and surrounding olive trees in black and white. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 20, 2022

France Unlikely to Eradicate Xylella, Report Finds

Auditors said delays in infected plant eradication, an uncoordinated effort to identify disease vectors and lack of control measures were the reasons for their conclusion.

Aerial view showing an olive grove with trees and agricultural land in a rural setting. - Olive Oil Times
A group of olive trees with bare branches in a dry field under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Expansive view of an olive grove with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. - Olive Oil Times
A large olive tree with a thick trunk and lush green foliage in a dry field. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with lush green leaves and a textured trunk in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Two tractors working in a green olive orchard with rows of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
World

Apr. 6, 2022

Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change

Scientists and farmers at the latest LIFE Resilience project workshop in Portugal discussed how nature and technology will shape the future of European olive growing.

A landscape featuring barren olive trees in a dry field under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 17, 2022

Officials in Puglia Approve New Plan to Stem Spread of Xylella Fastidiosa

The goal is to monitor and combat the bacteria outbreaks that have been destroying traditional and monumental olive groves for nearly a decade.

A wooden house on a hillside, surrounded by lush green plants and trees. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Mar. 8, 2022

Xylella Arrived in Italy from a Costa Rican Coffee Plant, Researchers Say

A study concluded that the genomes of Xylella fastidiosa in Apulian olive trees descended directly from Costa Rican coffee plants.

A panoramic view of a dry landscape featuring leafless trees and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 28, 2022

Researchers Find Another Disease Afflicting Olive Groves in Puglia

New research on olive trees in Salento revealed the spreading of a known fungus, whose drying action is much faster than Xylella bacteria.

Rows of almond trees in an orchard with a dirt path running through the center. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 8, 2022

Authorities Destroy Almond Tree Infected With Xylella in Central Italy

Xylella fastidiosa multiplex, which is not known to affect olive trees, was identified by authorities in Lazio.

Aerial view of rocky cliffs meeting the blue ocean under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jan. 4, 2022

Researchers Identify Xylella Vectors on Balearic Islands

Two species of insects were identified as the main vectors of the deadly olive tree pathogen on the Spanish islands.

A drone flying in the foreground with a person operating it in the background during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 17, 2021

Dogs and Drones: New Projects in Puglia Emphasize Early Detection Against Xylella

Using thermal sensing and the powerful noses of dogs, authorities in Puglia ramp up efforts to detect the latest outbreaks of Xylella fastidiosa before symptoms occur.

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A landscape featuring several olive trees with bare branches under a clear blue sky and bright sun. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 1, 2021

New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia

A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.

Olives collected in nets during the harvesting process in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 10, 2021

Producers in Southern Italy in Crisis as Challenges Mount

From the hot and dry summer to the Covid-fueled labor shortages and unrelenting spread of Xylella fastidiosa, many farmers in Puglia find themselves in an emergency.

Demonstrators holding banners that read 'NO MAFIA XYELLA' during a protest in Puglia. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 1, 2021

An Estimated 33,000 Jobs Lost to Xylella Fastidiosa in Puglia

Officials warned against underestimating the threat to the region's economy posed by the continued spread of the deadly olive tree disease.

Hands collecting olives and leaves from a large pile on a black net during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 27, 2021

Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins

Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.

Individual using a hand saw to prune an olive tree branch in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2021

Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures

Members of the regional balance commission said no product on the market can cure the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which continues to hurt producers across the region.

Close-up of green rosemary herb plants with slender leaves in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 13, 2021

Xylella Fastidiosa Identified in Rosemary Plants in Portugal

The bacteria were identified during routine checks in Lisbon and the Algarve by Portuguese authorities. A containment protocol has already been enacted.

Group of six people walking through a blooming orchard with white flowers on trees. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Aug. 2, 2021

Organic Producers from Puglia Triumph at World Competition

Producers from southwestern Italy overcame Xylella fastidiosa, erratic weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic to produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.

A large olive tree with thick branches and green leaves against a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 30, 2021

Grant Provides Funds for Researching Xylella Fastidiosa Biopesticides

The European Commission awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant to the University of Jaén to research new methods to curb the spread of the deadly olive pathogen.

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