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- Martina Brescia
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Researchers of Agroinnova, competence center for innovation in agri-food sector of University of Turin and promoter of Plantfoodsec project, through studies and simulations, were able to estimate an exponential increase in threats to major European crops.
Would 63 the pests more advantaged by future climatic and environmental conditions, the most affected crops: vines, olive trees, citrus, sunflowers, tomatoes, lettuce and pot herbs.
The Xylella fastidiosa emergency in Salento, not yet fully faced, could represent only the tip of the iceberg that is likely to have disastrous effects on the entire agro-food sector in Italy and Europe, especially in the wine industry.
The Agroinnova researchers propose a preventive approach from seeds, in addition to a genetic improvement finalized to selecting varieties more resistant to pests and diseases.
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