How drought shapes the impact of Xylella fastidiosa on almond trees

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Xylella fastidiosa is a pathogen that poses a serious threat to agri-food systems. An insect-borne bacterium that eventually causes trees to dry out and die, it was first detected in Spain in 2016, alarming the farming community. Although it is more commonly associated with olive

Xylella fastidiosa is a pathogen that poses a serious threat to agri-food systems. An insect-borne bacterium that eventually causes trees to dry out and die, it was first detected in Spain in 2016, alarming the farming community. Although it is more commonly associated with olive This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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