**1. Introduction**

Pineapple (*Anana comosus* (L.) Merr.) is a species of high commercial demand. MD-2 is among the most promising pineapple varieties, which has captured the consumer appeal in recent years [1]. Pineapple is very demanding in mineral elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, boron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, magnesium, copper and humic-fulmic acids, which are applied in the region with chemical fertilization, with minimal use of compost or organic materials such as cattle or sheep manure existing in the region. The large number of inputs used includes the use of insecticides, nematicides, acaricides, and fungicides that contribute to contaminating the region's soils. The pineapple clones that are currently enjoying the greatest growth are MD2 and the smooth cayenne cultivars in the state of Tabasco [2].

The Mexican tropics present appropriate agroecological conditions for the development of tropical crops such as pineapple (*Ananas comosus*). Its fruit is highly demanded due to its pleasant flavor and aroma, as well as its content of vitamins A, B and C, is highly demanded in various markets of the world [3]. Maximum growth potential is expressed in subtropical, warm and humid climates. Therefore, its production is mainly distributed between latitudes 30° north latitude N and S [4]. The second place in the world production of tropical fruit trees, only surpassed by the mango [5], although it is native to Brazil and Paraguay, especially from the Paraná River basin [6]. Currently the main pineapple producing countries are Costa Rica, Brazil, the Philippines and Thailand [7].

Regarding the alternatives put in place by some farmers in the municipality of Huimanguillo, Tabasco, to improve their land, there is the use of compost that undergoes a biological process through which it is possible to convert organic waste into stable organic matter (mature compost), due to the action of various microorganisms. The most common applications of composting include the treatment of agricultural waste and garden waste, mainly and fertilizers from animal farms. As stated above, the objective of the present study is focused on the production of national and international commercial pineapple and some problems that arise during the production process in the field.
