Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Xylella fastidiosa is one of the most serious plant health threats in Europe, affecting olive trees and many other species. After the outbreak in southern Italy, scientists, institutions and growers joined forces to understand the disease and find solutions. From tolerant olive varieties to new approaches like integrated pest management, research is helping build a growing toolbox to protect Europe’s plants and landscapes.
EFSA supports this work by bringing together expertise and cooperation across Europe.
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Xylella fastidiosa is one of the most serious plant health threats in Europe, affecting olive trees and many other species. After the outbreak in southern Italy, scientists, institutions and growers joined forces to understand the disease and find solutions. From tolerant olive varieties to new approaches like integrated pest management, research is helping build a growing toolbox to protect Europe’s plants and landscapes.
EFSA supports this work by bringing together expertise and cooperation across Europe.
Subtitles are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Click on the setting button to select your preferred language subtitles and then click on “turn on captions” button in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Discover more about EFSA on our channels:
▪ Website: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en
▪ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/efsa.europa.eu
▪ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/efsa
▪ Instagram: instagram.com/onehealth_eu
