Pickin’ up good vibrations
The meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius – the vector of Xylella fastidiosa in olive orchards in Europe – communicates by emitting vibrational signals, which may have specific roles within the mating behavior. Using artificial signals to disturb insects’ sexual...
Vectors’ control: more knowledge, less impact
Vectors’ control is an essential part of strategies against Xylella fastidiosa. Although “aggressive” measures to limit the expansion of X. fastidiosa may be necessary for new outbreaks, low-impact actions are especially desirable in areas where...
It takes just few bites
The meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius is the primary vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Europe. In this paper, researchers gathered data on the insect’s feeding behavior through DC EPG (electrical penetration graph)-assisted transmission tests and comparative...
3rd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and XF-ACTORS final meeting | Full recording and material
900 people from more than 60 countries registered for the 3rd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and the final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project. The event was held online from 26 April to 30 April 2021 and was organised by EFSA and XF-ACTORS with the active...
The program of the 3rd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and the final meeting of the XF-ACTORS project is now online
THE XF-ACTORS FINAL MEETING TAKING STOCK OF THE EU FUNDED RESEARCH ON XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA Full programme available here Day-by-day scientific program XF-ACTORS final meeting Day 1 – April 26, 2021 Day 2 – April 27, 2021 Day 3 – April 28, 2021 3rd EFSA...
Fight to protect Europe’s agriculture from devastating pest
Historic olive groves and a huge variety of other plants are at risk from a highly destructive invasive pathogen. XF-ACTORS brought together international expertise promoting a fruitful exchange and development of knowledge among different experts and disciplines that...
Vibrational playbacks and microscopy to study the signalling behaviour and female physiology of Philaenus spumarius
Authors: Sabina Avosani, Pietro Franceschi, Marco Ciolli, Vincenzo Verrastro, Valerio Mazzoni. Publication: 02 March 2021 Abstract: The meadow spittlebug Philaenus spumarius, vector of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, relies on vibrational communication to accomplish...
Stakeholders’ Perception of Xylella Fastidiosa (Xf) Disease Risk Assessment: First Results from Puglia (IT), Chania (GR), Valencia and Andalucia (ES)
Authors: Gaetano Ladisa, Claudio Bogliotti, Generosa Calabrese, Chariton Kalaitzidis, Ioannis Livieratos, Carolyn Owen, Alessandra Scardigno, Eleni Stamataki, Cosimo Rota. Publication: 19 February 2021 Abstract: Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is an aerobic, Gram-negative...
Landscape Epidemiology of Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands
Authors: Diego Olmo, Alicia Nieto, David Borràs, Marina Montesinos, Francesc Adrover, Aura Pascual, Pere A. Gost, Bàrbara Quetglas, Alejandro Urbano, Juan de Dios García, María Pilar Velasco-Amo, Concepción Olivares-García, Omar Beidas, Andreu Juan, Ester...
