Selenium (Se) is beneficial for plants and essential for humans, yet it is typically present in the human diet only at trace levels. Agronomic biofortification offers a promising strategy to address this gap. Because Se and sulfur (S) share similar chemical properties and are taken up and assimilated through analogous pathways, sulfur-rich crops are particularly well-suited to Se biofortification. Broccoli, known for its natur...

Ports play a critical role in global sustainability transitions, yet environmental performance reporting remains fragmented and uneven. This study examines environmental key performance indicator (KPI) reporting practices across twenty-five benchmark ports using a multi-category framework encompassing major environmental dimensions. The analysis reveals that, while most ports have established baseline transparency and complian...

In rainfed agriculture, limited water availability has become a challenging factor for sustainable farming and economic security. For regions with variable climate conditions, efficient water management practices must be adopted to improve livelihoods and food security. This study aimed to evaluate the role of supplemental irrigation for wheat crops in the Pothwar region. The irrigation management consists of I 0 (rainfed), I...

Understanding landslide disaster risk, increasing public awareness, and improving monitoring technologies are key aspects that contribute, among others, to mitigating landslide risk, as also emphasized in the Kyoto (UN 2020) Commitment for Global Promotion of Understanding and Reducing Landslide Disaster Risk. To this end, the present technical note shows the recent development of the IdroGEO web platform as an innovative tool...