Press Release: Xylella ‘is causing olive disease in Italy’

A study released in March 2016 confirmed that Xylella fastidiosa was responsible for the disease that was destroying olive trees in southern Italy.

Oleander and myrtle-leaf milkwort seemed to succumb to the Apulian strain of the bacterium, while citrus, grapevine and holm oak appeared to be resistant.

ESO: Background information: Italy opens door for farmers to replant lost olive trees http://www.europeansources.info/record/italy-opens-door-for-farmers-to-replant-lost-olive-trees/

EurActiv, 30.03.16: EFSA confirms cause of Italian olive crop destruction http://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/efsa-confirms-cause-of-italian-olive-crop-destruction/

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