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Final BeXyl assembly countdown

Jun 18, 2026 | News

The 5th EFSA conference on Xylella fastidiosa, taking place 22-26 June in Bari, Italy, will provide the platform for the final presentation and discussion of the BeXyl Project’s results. In particular, the conference will focus on the BeXyl project on 22 June. On the same day, researchers will engage on the national Italian projects. On June 25th, the Italian and Apulian Plant Protection Services will host a side event focused on the management of Xylella 12 years after the first detection of the pathogen in the EU. On 26th June, the Regional Phytosanitary Service of Apulia and CIHEAM Bari prepared two itineraries for technical field visits to Xf affected areas. For more information, look at the dedicated EFSA webpage.

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