Objective
CURE-FX aims to establish a multidisciplinary research program to answer the urgent need to improve prevention, early
detection and control of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf). An appropriate approach to this emergency should include a coordination and multidisciplinary interaction between a plurality of competences and it can be facilitated by a more intense exchange and mobility of researchers.The objectives of CURE-FX are: To exchange the scientific capacities and novelties among the European Countries as well as between EU and third countries, in particular sensitive neighbor countries. To strengthen the knowledge and the know-how on Xf in third countries having intense exchange of plant material with Europe. To raise awareness in relation to Xf. These objectives will be acheived through: Strengthen preventive measures by consolidating expertise and awareness of plant health agencies, decision-makers and relevant stakeholders; Analyze Xf-hosts interaction and epidemiology; Develop advanced diagnostic tools for the detection and characterization of Xf and associated vectors;
Consolidate innovative approaches for disease prevention, monitoring and control; Improving pest risk analysis, phytosanitary legislations and contingency measures for a safe plant material trade and Integrating with current platforms for adequate communication and dissemination ensuring an effective knowledge transfer among the various actors involved. The proposal involves partners from the following countries: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Belgium, UK, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon and Iran. Partner countries selected are differently involved in the study and management of quarantine pests, although each one with a different role, approach and competence. These countries can be divided into two groups:
Group 1: countries where the disease is already present (Italy, France, Iran); Group 2: the other countries where the disease is currently absent, but the risk of its introduction is high
Fields of science
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureagronomyplant protection
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcolors
- medical and health scienceshealth sciencespublic healthepidemiology
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringremote sensing
- engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood safety
Programme(s)

Coordinator
70010 Valenzano
Italy
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Participants (12)
00185 Roma
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70121 Bari
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70010 Bari
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75007 Paris Cedex 07
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28006 Madrid
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46113 Moncada Valencia
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1348 Louvain La Neuve
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SN2 1FL Swindon
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CH5 2LA Flintshire
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
14561 Athina
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73100 Chania
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2080 Ariana
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Partners (5)
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
12619 Giza
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
287 Rayak
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
10000 Rabat
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
Sanandaj Kurdistan
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
Jenin
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