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Transmission of Xylella fastidiosa to different host plants by naturally infected Philaenus spumarius

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Authors: V. Cavalieri, D. Cornara, C. Dongiovanni, G. Altamura, D. Boscia, F. Porcelli, D. Bosco, M. Saponari Type of contribution: Conference Abstract | Oral Presentation Conference: 22th Congress of the Italian Society of Plant Pathology, 19-22 September 2016, Roma (Italy) Keywords: Xylella fastidiosa, Philaenus spumarius, Vectors Corresponding author: V. Cavalieri (CNR-IPSP) Abstract The meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera, […]

A metagenomic investigation of the microbiome of Xylella fastidiosa-infected olives

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Authors: A. Giampetruzzi, M. Saponari, G. D’Attoma, M. Morelli, M. Chiumenti, D. Boscia, P. Saldarelli Type of contribution: Conference Abstract | Oral Presentation Conference: 22th Congress of the Italian Society of Plant Pathology, 19-22 September 2016, Roma (Italy) Keywords: Xylella fastidiosa, Metagenomics, Microbiome Corresponding author: P. Saldarelli (CNR-IPSP) Abstract Following the introduction and establishment of the plant […]

Great achievement in Edinburgh for the training workshop on Xylella fastidiosa detection

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A 3-day (September 13-15, 2016) training workshop on Xylella fastidiosa detection was organised by Forest Research Agency (FR) and SG-SASA as part of their participation in POnTE and Euphresco projects. The event was funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and was hosted by SG-SASA at their headquarter near Edinburgh, Scotland. The morning of the first day was […]

EPPO updates standard diagnostic protocols for Xylella fastidiosa

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The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) has recently released an updated version of the standard diagnostic protocols for Xylella fastidiosa. The first version of the PM 7-24 procedure was released back  in August 2004.  Afterwards the recent introduction of the bacterium in Europe (Salento, Corsica and the French Riviera), the discovery of important new host species such […]

Pelargonium x fragrans, a new species found positive to Xylella fastidiosa in Apulia

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The Official Bulletin of the Apulia Region has published the decision of  the Regional Phytosanitary Service to include Pelargonium x fragrans in the list of species submitted to the restrictions imposed by the EC Decision N. 2015/789/UE for plant hosts of Xylella fastidiosa. Pelargonium x fragrans, a common houseplant hybrid between Pelargonium odoratissimum and Pelargonium exstipulatum, […]

Risk assessment activities of POnTE presented at the IPRRG meeting in Parma

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The 10th Meeting of the International Pest Risk Research Group (IPRRG), organized in association with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was held from 23-26 August 2016 at EFSA’s headquarters in Parma, Italy. This yearly meeting of scientists and risk assessors involved in pest risk modelling and mapping methods presented innovative research from all over […]

University of Belgrade hosts a technical workshop on invasive disease on ash and broadleaved species

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In the framework of POnTE Project, a workshop for forestry practitioners will be held in Belgrade (Serbia) at the University of Belgrade-Faculty of Forestry on September 28th, 2016. This technical workshop will broaden knowledge of foresters and other interested about recently reported alien invasive disease Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. During the workshop, alien invasive Phytophthora species on […]

WP8 meeting on plant disease risk assessment held at Wageningen University

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Researchers involved in the Work Package 8 (Plant disease risk assessment and support for Plant Health decision making) of POnTE Project, organised a meeting in Wageningen at the premises of Wageningen University on August 31, 2016. A total of 8 researchers from 4 partner institutions (WU, IVIA, CSIC and NIBIO) and 3 different countries participated […]