Thanks to the support of CIHEAM, FAO, IPPC and IOC for the organization of two dedicated international workshops, this book represents a unique opportunity for the main national and international stakeholders to find the most updated information on Xylella fastidiosa and its vectors, with a focus on the latest experience and knowledge acquired in Europe.
Overview
Over the last few years, olive trees (Olea europaea) have seriously been threatened by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a devastating quarantine organism which affects about than 380 host plants worldwide including crop, ornamental, forestry and natural vegetation species. In 2013, the first outbreak of X. fastidiosa was reported in Puglia (Italy).
It was a serious shock for the European and Mediterranean regions since it was associated with the olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS); furthermore, it was reported to infect more than 28 plant species (except grapevine and citrus), and to be rapidly vector-transmitted by the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius. After the finding in Italy of the subspecies pauca strain CoDiRO, several interceptions of Xylella occurred in Europe and new outbreaks of different subspecies of the pathogen were reported in France (2015), Germany (2015) and Spain (2016).
Thanks to the support of CIHEAM, FAO, IPPC and IOC for the organization of two dedicated international workshops, this book represents a unique opportunity for the main national and international stakeholders to find the most updated information on X. fastidiosa and its vectors, with a focus on the latest experience and knowledge acquired in Europe. It includes short notes on the breakthrough of research, the current legislation and other initiatives at EU, Mediterranean and worldwide level on the pathogen, its vector(s), host plant species, surveillance, detection and control measures.
In addition, a complete list of scientific publications of the last 10 years is also provided. The information and experiences reported in this book constitute a basis to build national phytosanitary capacity, awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns to combat X. fastidiosa.
Articles
CIHEAM actions to combat X. fastidiosa in the Mediterranean region
FAO preventive actions to the introducion and spread of the Olive Quick Decline Syndrome OQDS - associated to Xylella fastidiosa in NENA region
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and its standards on pest surveillance and diagnostics to prevent the entry of Xylella fastidiosa
Overview of the activities and projects on Xylella fastidiosa of the International Olive Council (IOC)
From science to policy, the contributions of EPPO and Euphresco to the Xylella fastidiosa emergency
The world threat of Xylella fastidiosa
The olive quick decline syndrome
Xylella fastidiosa and its role in the Olive Quick Decline Syndrome
Main insect vectors of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy and worldwide
Xylella fastidiosa: the status of the infection and control measures in France
State of the art of the research on X. fastidiosa in Puglia
Current EU research initiatives on Xylella fastidiosa
CIHEAM/IAMB innovative tools for early surveillance and detection of Xylella fastidiosa
IT platform based on smart device and web-application for the survey of Xylella fastidiosa
Sampling procedures of plant material for the survey of Xylella fastidiosa in Puglia Region, Italy
The "Spy Insect" approach for monitoring Xylella fastidiosa in absence of symptomatic plants
Use of conventional DNA- and protein-based techniques for the detection and characterization of Xylella fastiosa in Italy
PCR assays for the detection of Xylella fastidiosa. Review and comparison of published protocols
Direct Tissue ImmunoBlot Assay (DTBIA), an effcient tool for the mass detection of Xylella fastidiosa in infected olive trees
Specific, Sensitive, and Rapid Diagnosis of Xylella fastidiosa from olive plant material by a new Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) system
Organization of ring tests on diagnostic methods among Italian laboratories
Transcriptome profiling of two olive cultivars infected by Xylella fastidiosa
Preliminary results on field trials to control Xylella fastidiosa on olive trees in Puglia
Preliminary results of comparative efficacy evalutation trials against Philaenus spumarius L., vector of Xylella fastidiosa
Sustainable strategies to contain the Olive Quick Decline Syndrome in southeast Italy
Good agricultural practices in the management of the Olive Quick Decline Syndrome
Risk assessment of Xylella fastidiosa in the EU territory and other EFSA activities
A Pest Risk Analysis on Xylella fastidiosa for the countries of the Near East Plant Protection Organization, focusing on the olive-infecting strain
Pest risk analysis on Xylella fastidiosa in Palestine
Work done and actions taken on Xylella fastidiosa in Lebanon
Regulations enforced against Xylella fastidiosa in Jordan
Regulatory status and phytosanitary measures implemented to face Xylella fastidiosa and its vectors in Egypt
Xylella fastidiosa in the framework of the EU plant quarantine law
EU Legislation on Xylella fastidiosa
International legal framework for phytosanitary protection: obligations and responsibilities under the IPPC
Legislative aspects for the mandatory control of Xylella fastidiosa in Puglia and in Italy
The elements of successful capacity development for Xylella fastidiosa
The importance of communication on phytosanitary issues. The case of Xylella fastidiosa