Huanglongbing (HLB)
The article describes HLB, a devastating disease affecting citrus. Authors, Alejandro Tena and Jessica Pérez-Rodríguez from IVIA , explain the impact on the production and how the affected countries are managing it. Some symptoms of the diseases are also explained. Insect vectors (Diaphorina citri in Asia and America, Trioza erytreae in Africa and very recently also in Europe) are presented, as well as some guidelines to identify them. Finally, a short preview of Tropicsafe activity to improve the biological control of T. erytreae in Europe is included.