Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly bacterium, has been found in an olive tree in Bari, causing concern for the region’s important olive oil industry.
An olive tree infected with Xylella fastidiosa has been discovered in Minervino Murge, a region previously thought to be free of the bacterium, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease in Italy’s important olive-producing area. Local authorities are implementing prevention protocols to contain the spread of the disease, but there are calls for more resources and research to find a definitive solution to stop the bacterium and protect the olive oil industry in Apulia.
By Paolo DeAndreis for OliveOilTimes