Native to the Nearctic region, Scaphoideus titanus Ball (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) has
become a major threat for grapevine production after being unintentionally introduced into …

The different aspects involved in the transmission of phytoplasmas by insect vectors
(leafhoppers, planthoppers, and psyllids) are presented from an ecological point of view …

Flavescence dorée (FD) is a quarantine disease of grapevine, involving interactions
between the plants, leafhopper vectors, and FD phytoplasma. Characterizing the …

Every year, in Italy many new cases of Flavescence dorée (FD) and Esca disease (ED) are
recorded in Vitis vinifera, resulting in plant death and reduced production. FD is caused by …

Bacterial endophytes colonize the inner tissues of host plants through the roots or through
discontinuities on the plant surface, including wounds and stomata. Little is known regarding …

This pest survey card was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest
surveillance (M2017‐0137) at the request of the European Commission. Its purpose is to …

Scaphoideus titanus (Ball) is a grapevine-feeder leafhopper, and the most important vector
of Flavescence dorée of grapevine (FD), a disease associated with phytoplasmas belonging …

Bois noir (BN) is the most widespread disease of the grapevine yellows complex in the Euro-
Mediterranean area. BN is caused by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani'(BNp), transmitted …

Background Intensity of drought stress and pest attacks is forecasted to increase in the near
future posing a serious threat to natural and agricultural ecosystems. Knowledge on …

Flavescence dorée phytoplasma (FDp) is a quarantine pathogen associated with a severe
and epidemic grapevine yellows disease representing a great threat for grapevine …