Biovexo Project - Biopesticides to Fight Xylella

the biovexo project explores innovative biopesticides which target the #xylella fastidiosa pathogen, which threatens the olive and almond production in the #mediterranean region. six candidate biocontrol solutions acting either against xylella or its vector will be tested within the biovexo project: two bacterial strains a microbial metabolite two plant extracts entomopathogenic fungus these biopesticides will be tested for use in curative and preventive approaches of xylella fastidiosa. following the small-scale on-field validation and improved formulation, the biovexo project aims to upscale production of best-performing biopesticides. a large pilot scale on-field validation of control strategies for integrated pest management, including a real-life evaluation in two major xylella outbreak regions in europe will be conducted. the biovexo biopesticides will be demonstrated in a combined and integrated approach (ipm) on traditional and newly planted olive orchards in apulia (italy)