Ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata L.) situation in an institutional green area
Ball moss (Tillandsia recurvata L.) situation in an institutional green area
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Urban trees, host, infestation levels, bark, phenologyAbstract
The “ball moss” or “paxtle” (Tillandsia recurvata L.) is one of the main health problems in the trees of the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE). With the present survey, host preference, level of infestation, main phenological stages, and control options of the epiphyte were determined. From the tree inventory, the species and their dimensions (normal diameter and total height) were identified, the level of infestation by “paxtle” was determined and the main phenological stages of the epiphyte were recorded. The effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate spraying for control was evaluated. Of 2210 trees, 37.23% were infested. Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia), ash (Fraxinus uhdei), white cedar (Hesperocyparis lusitanica) and glossy privet (Ligustrum japonicum) showed the largest infestations. No specificity was observed. The normal diameter was associated with the level of infestation. Seed dispersal occurred from January to April. The application of sodium bicarbonate caused dehydration, necrosis and death of the epiphyte. T. recurvata has become a serious health problem in the green areas of the INAOE. It is recommended to implement control activities in the months of October and November (prior to the dehiscence of the capsules and in the absence of foliage in deciduous tree species).
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