Xylella fastidiosa detected in Calabria for the first time

Xylella fastidiosa olive oil production Calabria agriculture phytosanitary emergency Taurianova

The bacterium Xylella fastidiosa has been detected for the first time in Calabria, specifically in the Taurianova area of the Reggio Calabria province. Following molecular analysis by CREA, seven olive plants were confirmed positive out of 35 samples taken in Contrada Olivetella.

In response, the Calabria Regional Government has issued a decree establishing an infected zone with a 50-meter radius and a 2.5-kilometer buffer zone. This buffer zone encompasses parts of Taurianova, Cittanova, and Terranova Sappo Minulio. Within the infected area, authorities are mandated to uproot and destroy the affected plants and other sensitive species, while implementing measures to control insect vectors.

In the buffer zone, intensive phytosanitary monitoring and inspections will be conducted. The regional administration has also established a crisis committee to coordinate containment efforts and prevent a widespread epidemic that could devastate the local olive oil industry, which is a vital component of the regional economy.

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CREA · Calabria · Calabria region · Gianluca Gallo · Regione Calabria · Taurianova · Xylella fastidiosa

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[● 3 SOURCES] Intensive phytosanitary monitoring will be conducted within the 2.5-kilometer buffer zone. www.zmedia.it · sibarinet.it · www.lacnews24.it
[● 9 SOURCES] The first outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa has been identified in the Taurianova area of Reggio Calabria. www.calabriainchieste.it · www.ilgusto.it · lanovitaonline.it · www.zmedia.it · www.calabrianews.it · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The buffer zone includes parts of the municipalities of Taurianova, Cittanova, and Terranova Sappo Minulio. www.ilgusto.it · www.zmedia.it · sibarinet.it · www.lacnews24.it · www.calabriamagnifica.it
[● 5 SOURCES] A crisis committee has been established to coordinate containment and eradication efforts. www.ilgusto.it · www.zmedia.it · www.ntacalabria.it · www.calabriamagnifica.it · www.teatronaturale.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Plants within the infected zone must be uprooted and destroyed. www.lacnews24.it
[● 5 SOURCES] A regional decree has established an infected zone with a 50-meter radius and a buffer zone of 2.5 kilometers. www.ilgusto.it · www.zmedia.it · sibarinet.it · www.lacnews24.it · www.calabriamagnifica.it
[● 5 SOURCES] Molecular analysis confirmed the presence of the bacterium in seven olive plants out of 35 sampled in Contrada Olivetella. www.ilgusto.it · www.zmedia.it · sibarinet.it · www.lacnews24.it · www.calabriamagnifica.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Movement of specific sensitive plants is prohibited within the delimited areas. sibarinet.it