To Xylella annoying It was first detected in Europe in 2013, but only appeared in Portugal in 2019. Currently there are 18 active outbreaks in various parts of the country.
A bacteria that attacks plants is worrying about the scientific community and farmers. It was detected in Portugal six years ago, has been spreading and can affect more than 700 species, including vineyard, olive groves and other cultures with great economic value.
The bacteria was first detected in Europe in 2013, but only appeared in Portugal in 2019. Currently there are 18 active outbreaks in various parts of the country.
Transmitted through insects
Fastidious Xylella colonizes the driving vessels of the plant sap, ending them. The bacteria is transmitted by insects, essentially by the sparkle.
To combat the transmission of the bacteria, in the Behavior is studied the insect.
Bacteria attacks over 700 EE plant speciesAlthough a treatment is not found to eliminate or species of resistant plants, the only solution involves the creation of demarcated zones where Xylella appears and eliminates all plants that can host it.
