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Information poster for the prevention of the bacterial disease known as HLB (Huanglongbing, greening...)

Information poster with general information on preventing the bacterial disease HBL (Huanglongbing, greening, etc.), which affects the plant's phloem. The causative agent is the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter spp.

Information note Trioza erytreae (African citrus psyllid)

The African psylla (Trioza erytreae) is a sucking insect of the order Hemiptera, belonging to the family Triozidae.

Poster of poorly dried citrus fruits

Citrus blight, a very serious disease for our lemon trees.

National contingency plan Plenodomus tracheiphilus [= Phoma tracheiphila] (citrus dieback)

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the fungus Plenodomus tracheiphilus (syn. Phoma tracheiphila), an organism regulated in the European Union (EU) by Directive 2000/29/EC, with the aim of preventing its appearance and, if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and combating it in order to prevent its spread and eradicate it.

Scirtothrips dorsalis, biology and symptoms

First detection of Scirtothrips dorsalis in the Valencian Community

Scirtothrips aurantii, information note and management recommendations, damage caused by thrips in citrus, persimmon and pomegranate.

Given the damage caused by thrips observed since May on leaves and fruit in various citrus, persimmon and pomegranate crops and the confirmation of the presence of Scirtothrips aurantii Faure in certain areas, the following recommendations have been considered appropriate:

African citrus psylla (Trioza erytreae)

A sucking insect belonging to the Triozidae family. Commonly known as the African citrus psyllid, it is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is widely distributed in Africa and to a limited extent in the Middle East and Europe. It was detected in Spain in 2002, in the Canary Islands, and in 2014 in the Iberian Peninsula, Galicia, and northern Portugal.

“Xylella fastidiosa Conference.” Diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa and its status worldwide.

On February 12, 2019, a "Seminar on Xylella fastidiosa" was held in the Assembly Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This seminar is part of the measures adopted by the Ministry to disseminate information and raise awareness about the fight against and control of Xylella fastidiosa.

Informative video for the prevention of the bacterial disease known as HLB (Huanglongbing, greening...)

HBL is the most devastating incurable bacterial disease of citrus, transmitted through grafts of contaminated trees and through insect vectors such as Trioza erytreae.

Poster on Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands

Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) is a quarantine phytopathogenic bacterium that has a very wide range of host plants (more than 300 plant species), and can cause serious damage to the most important crops of the Balearic Islands, such as almond, vine, olive, citrus or fig trees, and to numerous species of ornamental plants (rosemary, lavender, polygala and acacia, among others).

National Contingency Plan for Non-European Tephritids

This document outlines the measures to be taken against non-European tephritid species (non-European fruit flies) with the aim of preventing their emergence. Should any of the species mentioned in this National Contingency Plan appear, it is necessary to act quickly and effectively, determine their distribution, and combat them to prevent their spread.

Recommendations for areas affected by DANA against citrus gummosis (Phytophthora spp.)

Citrus gummosis, caused by Phytophthora spp., affects the trunk and main branches of the variety (Figs. 1a and 1b). As its name suggests, it is characterized by the abundant appearance of gum on the affected tissues. If we remove the bark, we can see the internal tissues of the phloem and cambium, which have a very characteristic brown color and watery appearance (Fig. 1b).

Citrus fruits, information note Pulvinaria polygonata in the Vega Baja.

Pulvinaria polygonata (Cockerell) is a coccid from the Coccidae family that was found in citrus groves in the Vega Baja del Segura region in 2019, marking the first record in Europe. It is present in other regions of the world, such as Australia, the East, and some countries in the eastern Palearctic zone (China, Japan, and Taiwan).

Xylella fastidiosa contingency plan, national program for the implementation of phytosanitary regulations.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a priority Union quarantine pest, with the aim of preventing its emergence and, if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and implementing eradication measures.

Action plan for the eradication and control of African citrus psyllid (Trioza erytreae) in the Autonomous Community of Cantabria

Trioza erytreae is a pest regulated in the European Union (EU) by Commission Regulation 2019/2072 and is a major vector of the bacterium that causes Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening. HLB, itself a regulated organism in the EU, deteriorates the quality and flavor of the fruit and can kill the affected tree within a few years.

National Contingency Plan for Trioza erytreae

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the African Citrus Psyllium insect, Trioza erytreae (Order: Hemiptera, Superfamily: Psylloidalea, Family: Triozidae), a pest included in the Union's list of quarantine pests by Regulation 2019/2072 and vector of the bacteria that causes Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening.

Contingency Plan for Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii (Schaad et al.) Constantin et al. and Xanthomonas citri pv. citri (Hasse) Constantin et al., which cause Citrus Canker

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the bacterium Xanthomonas citri (pathovars citri and aurantifolii), a quarantine pest, which causes citrus canker, with the aim of preventing its appearance and, if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and combating it in order to prevent its spread and eradicate it.

Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrik) Contingency Plan

This document sets out the measures to be adopted against Thaumatotibia leucotreta (codling moth), a pest regulated by the EU as a priority quarantine pest under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/170.

Candidatus Liberibacter spp. Contingency Plan Bacteria associated with Huanglongbing disease or citrus greening.

This document outlines the measures to be taken against Candidatus Liberibacter spp., bacteria associated with the disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or greening, a quarantine organism regulated in the European Union (EU). HLB is considered the most important, serious, and destructive citrus disease worldwide.

Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbts) Contingency Plan

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the cucurlionid Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbts), a priority pest (according to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702) regulated in the European Union (EU) by Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702, with the aim of preventing its appearance, and in case it appears, acting quickly and effectively, determining its dis