Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands
The emergence of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> (Xf) in the Balearic Islands in October 2016 was a major phytosanitary challenge with international implications. Immediately after its detection, eradication and containment measures included in Decision 2015/789 were implemented. Surveys inten...
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| author | Bàrbara Quetglas Diego Olmo Alicia Nieto David Borràs Francesc Adrover Ana Pedrosa Marina Montesinos Juan de Dios García Marta López Andreu Juan Eduardo Moralejo |
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| description | The emergence of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> (Xf) in the Balearic Islands in October 2016 was a major phytosanitary challenge with international implications. Immediately after its detection, eradication and containment measures included in Decision 2015/789 were implemented. Surveys intensified during 2017, which soon revealed that the pathogen was widely distributed on the islands and eradication measures were no longer feasible. In this review, we analyzed the control measures carried out by the Balearic Government in compliance with European legislation, as well as the implementation of its control action plan. At the same time, we contrasted them with the results of scientific research accumulated since 2017 on the epidemiological situation. The case of Xf in the Balearic Islands is paradigmatic since it concentrates on a small territory with one of the widest genetic diversities of Xf affecting crops and forest ecosystems. We also outline the difficulties of anticipating unexpected epidemiological situations in the legislation on harmful exotic organisms on which little biological information is available. Because Xf has become naturalized in the islands, coexistence alternatives based on scientific knowledge are proposed to reorient control strategies towards the main goal of minimizing damage to crops and the landscape. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7d903397af0743acb89f62df10f4dec82023-11-24T16:48:21ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072022-12-011012239310.3390/microorganisms10122393Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic IslandsBàrbara Quetglas0Diego Olmo1Alicia Nieto2David Borràs3Francesc Adrover4Ana Pedrosa5Marina Montesinos6Juan de Dios García7Marta López8Andreu Juan9Eduardo Moralejo10TRAGSA Group, 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainInstitute of Agro-Food and Fisheries Research and Training of the Balearic Islands (IRFAP), 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainInstitute of Agro-Food and Fisheries Research and Training of the Balearic Islands (IRFAP), 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainInstitute of Agro-Food and Fisheries Research and Training of the Balearic Islands (IRFAP), 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainInstitute of Agro-Food and Fisheries Research and Training of the Balearic Islands (IRFAP), 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainTRAGSA Group, 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainTRAGSA Group, 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainAgriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Balearic Government, 07006 Palma de Mallorca, SpainAgriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Balearic Government, 07006 Palma de Mallorca, SpainAgriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Balearic Government, 07006 Palma de Mallorca, SpainTRAGSA Group, 07009 Palma de Mallorca, SpainThe emergence of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> (Xf) in the Balearic Islands in October 2016 was a major phytosanitary challenge with international implications. Immediately after its detection, eradication and containment measures included in Decision 2015/789 were implemented. Surveys intensified during 2017, which soon revealed that the pathogen was widely distributed on the islands and eradication measures were no longer feasible. In this review, we analyzed the control measures carried out by the Balearic Government in compliance with European legislation, as well as the implementation of its control action plan. At the same time, we contrasted them with the results of scientific research accumulated since 2017 on the epidemiological situation. The case of Xf in the Balearic Islands is paradigmatic since it concentrates on a small territory with one of the widest genetic diversities of Xf affecting crops and forest ecosystems. We also outline the difficulties of anticipating unexpected epidemiological situations in the legislation on harmful exotic organisms on which little biological information is available. Because Xf has become naturalized in the islands, coexistence alternatives based on scientific knowledge are proposed to reorient control strategies towards the main goal of minimizing damage to crops and the landscape.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/12/2393risk assessmentphytosanitary measuresinvasive pathogensvector-borne disease<i>Philaenus spumarius</i> |
| spellingShingle | Bàrbara Quetglas Diego Olmo Alicia Nieto David Borràs Francesc Adrover Ana Pedrosa Marina Montesinos Juan de Dios García Marta López Andreu Juan Eduardo Moralejo Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands Microorganisms risk assessment phytosanitary measures invasive pathogens vector-borne disease <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> |
| title | Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands |
| title_full | Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands |
| title_short | Evaluation of Control Strategies for <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> in the Balearic Islands |
| title_sort | evaluation of control strategies for i xylella fastidiosa i in the balearic islands |
| topic | risk assessment phytosanitary measures invasive pathogens vector-borne disease <i>Philaenus spumarius</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/12/2393 |
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