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Young researchers present Embrapa projects in Sergipe and Alagoas

A seminar brought together 21 fellows and research projects across two Brazilian states.

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At Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros’ 17th Scientific Initiation and Graduate Seminar, 14 fellows presented in Aracaju on October 6 and seven in Maceió on October 8. The total was 21 participants.

The work covered research supported through CNPq and foundation programs. Sergipe presentations addressed soil chemistry, biological control of citrus pests and regional agricultural data; Alagoas projects examined salt-tolerant microbes, red palm weevil and cassava cultivars. These were research-stage presentations, not final findings.

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