Environmental function and control of heno motita (Tillandsia recurvata) in the atmospheric basin of Tula de Allende Hidalgo

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to make a proposal for the control of heno motita (Tillandsia recurvata), based on the analysis of its environmental function within the atmospheric basin of Tula, to contribute to the solution of a state forest problem. Its approach is quantitative experimental since it seeks to explain how the application of 5% acetic acid and 80g / l sodium bicarbonate affects the emergence of new shoots and the Hay Motita plant directly, as well as to identify the function that said plant fulfills. within the microenvironment. The findings show that heno motita is a plant that seeks a support to capture nutrients from the air, however, shading causes the host plant to decrease its efficiency in capturing energy, likewise there is mechanical damage due to its weight and a chemical one since it secretes an allelopathic substance that damages the new shoots. On the other hand, Tillandsia recurvata "sequesters" particles of different materials such as heavy metals in its trichomes, thus contributing to the sanitation of the atmosphere. Finally, the steps to follow to develop a specific management program are proposed.