Researchers make the first steps for a model to calculate the optimum timing for applying control actions against Philaenus spumarius nymphs, thus hindering the X. fastidiosa spread. The spittlebug P. spumarius is the primary vector of X. fastidiosa in Europe,...

In July the EU approved updates to the list of plants known to be susceptible to Xylella fastidiosa (one or more species) and Xylella fastidiosa subspecies fastidiosa, it emerged at the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa....

Top world scientists discussed the potential risk for X. fastidiosa to establish in temperate European regions, such as Belgium, at the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa. Although the pathogen's threat to northern temperate areas is...

In the last five years, Xylella fastidiosa spread towards the north of Apulia has slowed down, data presented at the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa show. More recently, the epidemic in the south of the region attenuated, Donato...

Host plant resistance remains the most practical, efficient, and cost-effective strategy for managing Xylella fastidiosa outbreaks in the EU, top world specialists participating in the 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa confirmed. So far,...

The 4th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa program included the documentary The Era of Giants screening. The film, directed by Davide Barletti and Lorenzo Conte, reflects on the ecologic, social, and economic impact of X....