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The organisation renews its commitment with the BeXyl Project
Within the framework of the multiple actions taken by the IOC to combat Xylella fastidiosa, the most threatening plant pathogen affecting olive trees, the organisation renewed its commitment with BeXyl Project in January 2024. The IOC will focus on knowledge transfer and the dissemination of the results of this EU-funded project that seeks to deal with the existence of Xylella fastidiosa and preventing future outbreaks.
Since 2022, “Beyond Xylella: integrated management strategies for mitigating Xylella fastidiosa impact in Europe” has worked to optimize the application of research findings related to this dangerous infection through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary research strategy based on a multi-actor approach.
As a project board member, the IOC has renewed its commitment to enhance the capacity of olive growers and nursery persons fighting Xylella by transferring knowledge, supporting research planning and backing the implementation of study results. Moreover, IOC representatives are expected to participate in a series of informative events, field trials, surveys, workshops and discussion panels, through which the adoption of sustainable solutions will be encouraged.
The fight against Xylella fastidiosa and its disruptive effects on olive groves and other plants unquestionably calls for cooperation from all sector stakeholders, from farmers and scientists to governments and international organizations, such as the IOC.
