The targets pathosystems are: 1) Xylella fastidiosa and its vectors in olive, grapevine, citrus, stone fruit, ornamentals 2) Ca. Liberibacter solanacearum and its vectors in potato, tomato and carrot; and 3) Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus (anomorph. Chalara fraxinea) and Phytophtora spp. seriously affecting broadleaf and conifer species in forest ecosystems.
POnTE will result pest prevention and management work plan by a) implementing pest risk assessments; b) preventing the entry and develop early detection tools; c) mitigating the spread and reduce the socio-economic impact; d) IPM based on cultural practices and physical environmentally-friendly treatments; e) support knowledge-based decision-making policies at EU.
Project duration
1.11.2015–29.2.2020
Partners
The proposal fosters and promotes a multi-actor approach and transnational research collaborations among 25 Partners at the forefront of research in plant protection, agro-engineering and economics. It involves key industries/SMEs that develop diagnostic kits and services, agrochemical and seed companies, stakeholder groups.
Funder
Horizon 2020 SC2 Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy: