The autonomous community of the Balearic Islands declares the whole Balearic archipelago “Demarcated” for Xylella
Novel information has been released on the occurrence and the geographic extent of the infections in the newly reported outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands (Spain), where the situation is fast evolving. On January 24, 2017, the “Conselleria de Medi Ambient, Agricultura i Pesca” of the local autonomous government (“Govern de les Illes […]
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture implements containment measures for Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands
The presence of Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands was first reported on 25 November 2016, and subsequent eradication measures were immediately put in place in this region. Based on the results of recent surveys, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA) published on 21 January 2017 a new phytosanitary regulation (APM/21/2017) for […]
Registrations to the 1st International External Quality Assessment studies for laboratory diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa are now open
POnTE Project, in collaboration with EUPHRESCO Network and XF-ACTORS Consortium, is pleased to announce the call for participation at the “First International External Quality Assessment studies for laboratory performance of molecular and serological diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa”. The objective of this quality assessment study will be to assess the efficiency and accurateness of molecular and serological methods […]
Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum modelling goes to the field
Members of the Work Package 8 of POnTE Project met in Valencia from 16 to 19 of January 2017 to discuss the modelling activities on CaLsol. Researchers from Wageningen University and IVIA visited the production fields of Agricola Villena in Alicante. Fields of carrot, parsnip and celery were visited with the technical managers of Agrovillena. On-site information […]
Host specificity of pecan strains of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
ORIGINAL ARTICLE Dr. Randy Sanderlin Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, LSU Pecan Research-Extension Station, P. O. Box 5519, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, 71135, 318-797-8034, 318-676-7371; Abstract Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) bacterial leaf scorch disease, caused by Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex, causes defoliation and reduces terminal growth and nut yield. The pathogen is transmitted to pecan by […]
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