Climate change was notably recorded on the outbreak of several pathogens and pests. Phytosanitary actions and measurements are nowadays demanded in Palestine to control and limit the pathogenic phytoviruses dissemination throughout propagating materials. Some of the plant viruses can cause significant yield losses which surely affect the national food security. This study was aimed to report the sanitary status of highly important crops in Palestine with emphasis to plant viruses in Palestine. In particular the viral incidence on olives, grapevines, stone fruits, citrus, Fig; and tomato were reported. Furthermore; phytoviruses researches and actions towards prevention in Palestine was also evaluated as well as the phytosanitary actions that are running in the country.

Conference Title

16th Congress of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union

Conference Country

Greece

Conference Date

March 23, 2020 - March 27, 2020

Conference Sponsor

Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus

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