Candian, Valentina


Publications
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Survey of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ and Its Potential Psyllid Vectors in Northwestern Italy

Citation
Oraby et al. (2025). Insects 16 (5)
Names
“Liberibacter solanacearum” Liberibacter
Abstract
Psyllids (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) are the main vectors of various phloem-limited plant pathogens, including ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ species. ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ (CLso) has been associated with various plant disorders and economic losses in plants from the Solanaceae and Apiaceae families. Recently, it has been reported in Europe, primarily linked to carrots and celery. This situation presents a significant threat, prompting the need for a survey to assess the presence of the