Xylella fastidiosa is a plant-pathogenic bacterium responsible for significant agricultural and environmental impact. Prophages, genetic elements of viral origin integrated into bacterial genomes, play a key role in bacterial evolution by facilitating horizontal gene...
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Endophytic colonization and epiphytic presence of Metarhizium brunneum alter the feeding behavior of the Xylella fastidiosa vector Philaenus spumarius
Philaenus spumarius represents the primary vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa in Europe; hence, control measures are directed toward it, with a need for alternatives aligned with the agricultural sustainability criteria. Entomopathogenic ascomycetes (EA) show...
Natural occurrence of infections of the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius by the entomopathogenic fungi Zoophthora radicans and Batkoa major in Northwest Italy
An infection event of the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera, Aphrophoridae) has been described, for the first time, in northwest Italy. The causative agents were two entomopathogenic fungi belonging to Entomophthorales, specifically Zoophthora radicans and,...
Diversity and lytic potential of novel phages targeting Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa
Xylella fastidiosa is a xylem-limited plant-pathogenic bacterium responsible for several economically significant plant diseases, including Pierce’s disease in grapevine. Current control strategies face significant challenges in completely eradicating this pathogen....
Synthetic lipopeptides that interact with lipopolysaccharides are potent bactericidal compounds against Xylella fastidiosa
Novel strategies to control diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa that affect important crops like grapevine, olive, almond, and citrus are necessary to prevent its establishment and spread in several countries. Target-oriented functional peptides toward the pathogen...
Targeting the Xylella fastidiosa spittlebug vector Neophilaenus campestris in the olive cover crops with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum
Neophilaenus campestris (Fallén) (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) is among the most abundant, highly dispersible, and widely distributed Xylella fastidiosa Wells (Xanthomonadales: Xanthomonadaceae) vectors to olive tree in Europe, with emphasis in Andalucía. The development...
Modeling the accuracy of Xylella fastidiosa molecular diagnostic tests in naturally-infected almond tree samples
Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is a quarantine plant pathogen in the European Union, recognized as a high-priority pest due to its devastating cultural and economic impact on crops, ornamental plants, and landscape vegetation. The development and implementation of reliable,...
Activity of natural occurring entomopathogenic fungi on nymphal and adult stages of Philaenus spumarius
The spittlebug Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) is the predominant vector of Xylella fastidiosa (Xanthomonadales: Xanthomonadaceae) in Apulia, Italy and the rest of Europe. Current control strategies of the insect vector rely on...