The EU-funded project BeXyl – Beyond Xylella presented its latest findings at the 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa, held in Bari and primarily organised by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Notably, this confusion restricts Spanish farmers’ access to more affordable post-patent plant protection products (PPPs), increasing production costs and lowering agricultural competitiveness.
BeXyl has substantially expanded current knowledge on the host range and pathogenicity of European and international Xf strains under both field and controlled conditions.
Nature-based biodegradable materials could cut pollution, reduce fossil dependence and create new income for farmers, fishers and regional businesses, if EU rules catch up
