Dispersal of Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), a Vector of Xylella fastidiosa, in Olive Grove and Meadow Agroecosystems.

The introduction of the Xylella fastidiosa Wells bacterium into Apulia (South Italy) has caused the massive dieback of olive trees, and is threatening olive production throughout the Mediterranean Region. The key vector of X. fastidiosa in Europe is the spittlebug Philaenus spumarius L.

Biology and Prevalence in Northern Italy of (Diptera, Pipunculidae), a Parasitoid of (Hemiptera, Aphrophoridae), the Main Vector of in Europe.

The meadow spittlebug, (L.) (Hemiptera Aphrophoridae), the main vector of Wells et al. in Europe, has few known natural enemies.

Biological characterization of Euscelidius variegatus iflavirus 1.

Virus-based biocontrol technologies represent sustainable alternatives to pesticides and insecticides. Phytoplasmas are prokaryotic plant pathogens causing severe losses to crops worldwide. Novel approaches are needed since insecticides against their insect vectors and rogueing of infected plants are the only available strategies to counteract phytoplasma diseases.

High Resolution Assessment of Spatio-Temporal Changes in O Concentration in Root-Pathogen Interaction.

Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus f. sp. , is one of the most destructive soil-borne diseases of tomatoes.

Key Impact of an Uncommon Plasmid on subsp. S499 Developmental Traits and Lipopeptide Production.

The rhizobacterium subsp. S499 (S499) is particularly efficient in terms of the production of cyclic lipopeptides, which are responsible for the high level of plant disease protection provided by this strain. Sequencing of the S499 genome has highlighted genetic differences and similarities with the closely related rhizobacterium subsp.

Complete genome sequence of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum S499, a rhizobacterium that triggers plant defences and inhibits fungal phytopathogens.

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum S499 is a plant beneficial rhizobacterium with a good antagonistic potential against phytopathogens through the release of active secondary metabolites. Moreover, it can induce systemic resistance in plants by producing considerable amounts of surfactins.