Paulownia Elongata an Alternative for a Sustainable Integral Development

Abstract

The cultivation of Paulownia, its arrival in Mexico began in the 1990s and to date it has still been somewhat uncertain or experimental in terms of its use and demonstration. Few universities and research institutes have tried to study its agronomic and environmental characteristics. It is a species that would allow us to reverse environmental pollution a bit. Paulownia has the following characteristics: rapid growth, a good generator of large biomass, it can also reach a height of up to approximately 30 meters and a good consumer of carbon dioxide, it is a good windbreak barrier, its leaves have a crude protein concentration that ranges from 16 to 20% and a digestibility of 65%, to be used in small ruminants. It is not an exclusive tree, its wood is very useful, of high quality, the tree can be felled at an age of 6 to 10 years and it is not necessary to replant, it sprouts from its stock. Its handling is very simple; fire resistant. Take advantage of purified water, even residual. Cultivation of this species is very simple and resistant to adverse conditions. During its cultivation, treated or even residual water can be used; It is useful for the regeneration of eroded soils. When it reaches its maximum growth, its demand for water is minimal, it is a great consumer of CO 2 . This way, it is concluded that it is a species that can be considered in urban reforestation programs, due to its great capacity to adapt and coexist easily with other species..