Influence of Growth Support on the Diversity, Composition, and Functionality of Microbial Communities Associated with Tillandsia recurvata.

Tillandsia recurvata is an epiphytic plant commonly found in tropical regions and colonizes tree trunks, fences, and power wires. This plant plays an important role in interacting with trees, sharing microorganisms, and performing specific functions in the process of tree colonization. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the microbiomes of T.