Spanish authorities announced on April 20th that Xylella fastidiosa had been detected on a nursery growing Polygala. The entire stock of Xylella susceptible Polygala myrtifolia, 30,000 plants, were destroyed and a 5 km control zone has been established. Traceback and testing of plants sold is also taking place.
Read the full report and see European Commision website has the latest information on Xylella fastidisosa.
Teagasc nursery stock newsletter May 2018
