Reforestation with Bombacopsis quinatum (Jaq.) Dugand (Bombacaceae) in Costa Rica by means of vegetative reproduction
Reforestation with Bombacopsis quinatum (Jaq.) Dugand (Bombacaceae) in Costa Rica by means of vegetative reproduction
Bombacopsis quinatum (Bombacaceae) se distribuye desde la parte norte de América del Sur hasta Honduras, donde es apreciado por su madera.Este trabajo presenta información sobre la plantación de B. quinatum por medio de propagación vegetativa de manera sencilla y en áreas grandes. Se sugiere que se puede usar esta técnica para restablecer bosques en terrenos abandonados, en charrales y en potreros degradados. Bombacopsis quinatum is found in northern South America and in Central America as far north as Honduras. In these areas, this tree is esteemed for its lumber.This paper deals chiefly with the promise of planting this species easily, economically and on a large scale by means of vegetative propagation. Indications are that this technique might serve as a novel system of reforestation, especially in abandoned areas in scrub, second growth or marginal sites such as those under poor pasture management.
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