Could Pistachio () Be a Suitable Alternative Crop for Olive-Growing Mediterranean Areas Affected by subsp. ST53?

In the olive-growing areas of Apulia (southern Italy) where has caused enormous damage, there is a need to identify alternative crops. These could include pistachio ( L.), but it is critical to define the impact of the bacterium on this crop and what are the main phytosanitary threats for this species in the areas where the bacterium is now endemic.

Lunate Shift Index (LSI): A New Parameter for the Evaluation of Residual Ulnar Side Wrist Pain in Patients with Wrist Osteoarthritis Undergoing Three-Corners Arthrodesis vs. Four-Corners Arthrodesis-A Retrospective Comparative Study with Minimum 2 Years of Follow-up.

Purpose: Both scaphoid non-union advanced collapse wrist (SNAC) and scapho-lunate advanced collapse wrist (SLAC) at stage II-III are common indications for limited wrist fusions including four-corners fusion (4CF) and three-corners fusion (3CF). The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes in patients undergoing 3CF vs. 4CF.

A Physiological and Molecular Focus on the Resistance of "Filippo Ceo" Almond Tree to .

The impact of () subsp. on the environment and economy of Southern Italy has been devastating. To restore the landscape and support the local economy, introducing new crops is crucial for restoring destroyed olive groves, and the almond tree ( Mill.

Xylem Embolism and Pathogens: Can the Vessel Anatomy of Woody Plants Contribute to Resistance?

The maintenance of an intact water column in the xylem lumen several meters above the ground is essential for woody plant viability. In fact, abiotic and biotic factors can lead to the formation of emboli in the xylem, interrupting sap flow and causing consequences on the health status of the plant. Anyway, the tendency of plants to develop emboli depends on the intrinsic features of the xylem, while the cyto-histological structure of the xylem plays a role in resistance to vascular pathogens, as in the case of the pathogenic bacterium .

"Ectomosphere": Insects and Microorganism Interactions.

This study focuses on interacting with insects and their ectosymbiont () microorganisms for environmentally safe plant production and protection. Some cases help compare ectosymbiont microorganisms that are insect-borne, -driven, or -spread relevant to endosymbionts' behaviour. Ectosymbiotic bacteria can interact with insects by allowing them to improve the value of their In addition, some bacteria are essential for creating ecological niches that can host the development of pests.

and Drought Stress in Olive Trees: A Complex Relationship Mediated by Soluble Sugars.

() subsp. "De Donno" is the etiological agent of "Olive Quick Decline Syndrome" (OQDS) on olive trees ( L.); the presence of the bacterium causes xylem vessel occlusions inducing a drought stress and the development of leaf scorch symptoms, which may be worsened by water shortage in summer.

Diseases Caused by in Genus: An Overview of the Research on an Increasingly Widespread Pathogen.

Cultivated plants belonging to the genus are globally widespread and for some countries, are economically important crops; and they play a key role in the composition of a landscape. is a key threat to plant health, and several species are heavily stressed by this pathogen, such as almond, peach, and plum; many strain types of different subspecies can cause severe diseases. This review highlights different approaches to managing epidemic events related to in stone fruit plants.