Evaluación de diferentes estados de semillas mangle piñuelo (Pelliciera. rhyzophorae) en la Estación Experimental Latitud 0, Pedernales 2024.

Abstract

The subtropical mangroves of Colombia and Ecuador are essential for the development and conservation of coastal ecosystems. This text analyzes the regeneration of P. rhyzophorae and its growth rate under various environmental conditions. The results and statistical tests were performed using the infostar program, which performed various plant parameters, which show that its development depends on physical and climatic factors. In the first cultivation cycle, growth reached a maximum of 1 cm, with a diameter of up to 0.4 mm, leaves 1 cm wide and a maximum length of 1.5 cm. These figures are influenced by environmental conditions, such as temperatures above 28 °C, since the species does not tolerate high sun exposure. During the second cycle, growth improved under favorable climatic conditions, although some plants did not resist temperature changes. It is concluded that low-cost nurseries are an effective and profitable strategy to promote population growth of P. rhizophorae. This paper also examines perceptions, barriers and opportunities for mangrove conservation, highlighting their ecological and social value. Mangroves provide essential ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and coastal protection, but face significant challenges and lack of awareness of their importance. However, opportunities are identified, strategies are proposed to strengthen community management, foster public-private partnerships and actively restore mangroves.