The European Food Safety Authority EFSA has expanded the list of host plants on which Xylella fastidiosa has been found. The new list includes 359 plant species - both naturally and experimentally infected host plants - from 204 genera and 75 botanical families. Forty-four new species, two new hybrids, 15 new genera and five new families have been included. Of the new species 70% were identified in Southern Italy (Apulia), Corsica and southern France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).
Geographical origin of Xylella host plants
The list of Xylella fastidiosa host plants is available on the EFSA website.