New Xylella strain found in Apulia, speaks an agronomist phytopathologist

The recent discovery of a new strain of Xylella on 6 out of 18 sampled almond trees in Triggiano (Bari) is generating much concern among local operators and fruit growers. Apparently, this variant of the bacterium called Xylella fastidiosa subspecies 'fastidiosa' (genotype ST-1) does not affect olive trees, but affects vineyards, almond and cherry orchards.

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