GENERAL INFORMATION

 

CURE-Xf deals with different aspects of Xylella fastidiosa assessment and management (pathogen-hosts interaction, characterization, diagnosis, epidemiology, monitoring, etc.) by implementing various activities such as: Exchange of scientific capacities and novelties among European Countries as well as between the EU and Third Countries, in particular sensitive neighbouring countries; Strengthening the knowledge and the know-how on Xf in third countries having intense exchange of plant material with Europe; Raising awareness in relation to Xf impacts and risks upon its establishment.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

 

Increase capacity building and raise awareness in Europe and third countries in the field of scientific research about Xylella fastidiosa.

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

 

• Strengthening preventive measures by consolidating expertise and awareness of plant health agencies, decision-makers and relevant stakeholders;

• Implementing the knowledge on the Mediterranean crops and other host species threatened by the further spread of Xf;

• Promoting the use of advanced diagnostic tools for the detection and characterization of Xf and its vectors;

• Consolidating innovative approaches for prevention, monitoring and control of Xf and its vectors;

• Improving pest-risk analysis, phytosanitary legislation and contingency measures for a safer plant material commercial exchange;

• Integrating with current platforms for adequate communication and dissemination campaigns ensuring an effective transfer of knowledge among the various stakeholders involved.

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

 

• Exchange of scientific capacities and novelties among the European Countries as well as between the EU and Third Countries, in particular sensitive neighbouring countries;

• Strengthening the knowledge and the know-how on Xf in third countries having intense exchange of plant material with Europe;

• Raising awareness in relation to Xf impacts and risks upon its establishment.