CaCO 3 crystals have been known for a long time as naturally derived and simply fabricated
nano (micro)-sized materials able to effectively host and release various molecules. This …

Since 2013, Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. has been reported to infect several hosts and to be
present in different areas of Europe. The main damage has been inflicted on the olive …

Xylella fastidiosa is xylem-limited bacterium capable of infecting a wide range of host plants,
resulting in Pierce's disease in grapevine, citrus variegated chlorosis, olive quick decline …

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been proposed to give a possible future
to humankind. Due to the multidimensional characteristic of sustainability, SDGs need …

The carriers for hydrophobic bioactives have been extensively studied, while those for
hydrophilic bioactives are still challenging. The partition of bioactives in the particles …

The elimination of pathogens during composting is crucial for safe utilization of organic
fertilizers and food security. Nevertheless, simple, low-cost and eco-friendly techniques for …

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to create and
regularly update a database of host plant species of Xylella spp. Complying with an …

Quarantine pathogens require the investigation of new tools for effective plant protection. In
particular, research on sustainable agrochemicals is the actual challenge. Plant extracts …

Pomegranate peel extract is rich of interesting bioactive chemicals, principally phenolic
compounds, which have shown antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidative properties. The …

Essential oil-based pesticides, which contain antimicrobial and antioxidant molecules, have
potential for use in sustainable agriculture. However, these compounds have limitations …