Breakfast Club 30: Thursday, 20th March

Dr. Chiel Pel - Scientific Officer at the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Title: Taxonomy and Epidemiology of Pectobacterium and Dickeya spp. in Europe, North America and South Africa

Ellen Everaert, MSc - Researcher at the Flanders Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), Belgium

Title: Detecting Virus-Carrying Xiphinema spp. as an Alternative to Xiphinema Identification up to Species Level in Trade

In this video, we will discuss two significant topics in the field of plant pathology. First, we will examine the Taxonomy and Epidemiology of Pectobacterium and Dickeya spp., focusing on their distribution and impact across Europe, North America, and South Africa. Next, we will explore recent advancements in Nepovirus Detection and Identification in Xiphinema Nematodes, highlighting innovative methods for improving the detection and management of these pathogens. We invite you to engage with these important insights into the evolving landscape of plant disease research.