Prof. Balestra, Dr. Schiavi, Dr. Ciurnelli, and Dr. Muawiya actively participated in the 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa, organized by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) in Bari.
During the round table discussion titled “Analysis and perspectives of research on Xylella fastidiosa in Masaf-funded projects”, the ANCOSIX project was officially presented. This session served as a key opportunity to bring together institutions, researchers, and representatives from the production sector to review ongoing scientific progress, outline the expected final outcomes, and highlight the practical, operational benefits for local agricultural territories.
Contributions Presented at the Conference
The team presented the following scientific contributions during the event:
- Oral Presentation: “Nanotrapping Xylella fastidiosa: morphophysiological, molecular, and hyperspectral evaluations to uncover mechanistic efficacy and disease reduction potential of cellulose nanocrystal endotherapy”
- Poster: “Evaluating PGPE-Based Formulations for Xylella fastidiosa Management: From Controlled Environments to Field Trials in Infected Olive Groves”
- Poster: “Monitoring and detection of Xylella fastidiosa in the Latium region”