Potencial invasor de Musa velutina en el Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte, Cartago, Costa Rica

A field study will be conducted on the invasive potential of Musa velutina in the Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park. By establishing transects and circular plots, both data associated with the invasive exotic species and environmental variables data from the area where it is present will be collected. Likewise, through a literature review, data on the environmental conditions in which the species grows in its natural distribution habitat will be obtained. Additionally, using camera traps, field data will be collected on the possible species of fauna that disperse M. velutina in the study area. With the data obtained in the field and that reported in the literature, comparisons will be made to determine the performance of the species at the introduction site compared to its natural habitat. Finally, mathematical models will be developed to approximate the invasion situation, with the intention of projecting the current and potential invasion of the species in the study area. With this information, it is expected to contribute to the management of biological invasion and the conservation of biodiversity in the protected area.

Evaluar el potencial invasor y la vulnerabilidad a la invasión de Musa velutina en el Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte para la conservación de los ecosistemas naturales y la biodiversidad.

Restauración de ecosistemas naturales.
Gestión para la conservación