V São Paulo Meeting on Soil Science (V EPCiS)

On August 13th and 14th, UNESP - Botucatu hosted the V São Paulo Meeting on Soil Science (V EPCiS), whose central theme was "Advances and New Technologies in Soil Science". The meeting brought together professionals, researchers and students, providing a dynamic space to discuss the historical development and future prospects of Soil Science in Brazil. Our group had a prominent participation in the event.

Prof. Dr. Maurício Roberto Cherubin gave a lecture entitled "The Challenges of Soil Science for the Coming Decades in Brazil", addressing important issues for the advancement of the field in the country. In addition, members of the group presented their work in poster format and in oral sessions, where one of the highlights of the event was the award for one of our works as the best oral presentation.

The meeting provided an important space for the exchange of knowledge and the strengthening of partnerships between researchers and professionals in the field. The participation of our group contributed to the advancement of discussions on the challenges and innovations in Soil Science in Brazil, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to research and scientific development in the area.

Poster presentation by Maria Eduarda Santana, undergraduate member, entitled "Potential of Crop-Livestock Integration in the formation of biogenic aggregates and increase of carbon in sandy soils", winner of the award for Best Oral Presentation.

Prof. Dr. Maurício Cherubin gave a lecture entitled "The challenges of Soil Science for the coming decades in Brazil".

Poster presentation by Gabriel de Almeida Mori Muniz, undergraduate member, entitled "Effects of grazing exclusion on soil density in restored areas in the desertification core in Irauçuba, Ceará."

Poster presentation by Fellipe Alcantara de Oliveira Mello, postdoctoral fellow, entitled "Land use and land cover changes drive loss of blue carbon in mangroves in the Amazon."

Poster presentation by Laura Coltro Estella, undergraduate member, entitled "Comparison of greenhouse gas flux calculation methods."

Poster presentation by Gabriela Ferreira Codling, undergraduate member, entitled "Impact of Crop-Livestock Integration on Soil Carbon Stock in sandy soils."

Presentation by Marina Pedroso Carneiro, PhD member, entitled "Effects of biochar use on soil health in drylands: the basis for combating desertification and climate change."