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How drought shapes the impact of Xylella fastidiosa on almond trees

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Briefings

Xylella fastidiosa, an insect-borne bacterium, was first detected in Spain in 2016, causing alarm among farming communities. While primarily linked to olive trees, this pathogen inflicts heavy losses on almond crops. The evidence indicates the bacterium causes trees to dry out and die, posing a serious threat to agri-food systems. Current data covers the period from 2016 to 2026, with a snapshot limitation of the specific timeframe of the article's publication.

Key points

• Xylella fastidiosa was first detected in Spain in 2016, leading to alarm among the farming community.
• Although primarily associated with olive trees, Xylella fastidiosa inflicts heavy losses on almond crops.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers the period from 2016 to 2026, with a snapshot limitation of the specific timeframe of the article's publication.

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