Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-52411615EnglishN2024August5Life Sciences Climate Change and Ocular Surface Disease Epidemic     English0106Manish Kumar SahEnglish Melina MadaiEnglish Bikash JaiswalEnglish Sumi RajakEnglish Ruchika SahEnglish Climate change offers several difficulties to global health, including a considerable influence on ophthalmology. Ocular surface disorders (OSDs) refer to a group of ailments that affect the cornea, conjunctiva, and tear film, with dry eye syndrome (DES) being the most common. Various environmental variables, such as increasing temperatures, changed humidity levels, and increased airborne contaminants, are thought to exacerbate OSDs in response to changing climate conditions. These environmental stresses have a direct impact on ocular physiology, resulting in tear film instability, epithelium damage, and inflammation. Climate change’s rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events all have serious consequences for ocular surface disorders. The intricate relationship between climate change and the epidemiology of OSDs, with a focus on how environmental factors such as heatwaves, air pollution, and allergen distribution influence the prevalence and severity of diseases such as dry eye syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis, and other ocular surface diseases. EnglishClimate Change, Dry eye, Ocular allergy, Ultraviolet radiation, Pterygium, Photokeratitishttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=4814http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=4814 1. Abbass K, Qasim MZ, Song H, Murshed M, Mahmood H, Younis I. A review of the global climate change impacts, adaptation, and sustainable mitigation measures. Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2022;29(28):42539-59. 2. Rice MB, Thurston GD, Balmes JR, Pinkerton KE. Climate change. A global threat to cardiopulmonary health. 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Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-52411615EnglishN2024August5Life Sciences Physiological and Morphological Response of Heavy Metal Stress in Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper         English0714Srilatha ThallapallyEnglish Ugandhar ThirunahariEnglish Introduction: Heavy metals such as manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni) negatively impact plant growth and productivity. Understanding plant responses to heavy metal stress is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate these effects in agriculture. Aim/Objectives: This study aims to investigate the impact of various heavy metals (Mn, Mg, Cr, and Ni) on the physiological and morphological responses of Vigna Mungo (L.) Hepper. Key objectives include evaluating the effects of different concentrations of these heavy metals on plant growth, productivity and photosynthetic efficiency. Method/Materials: A field experiment was conducted using a series of pots filled with soil, treated with different concentrations of MnCl2, MgSO4, Cr2O3, and Ni. Control samples without heavy metals were also maintained. Key parameters, including plant height, number of branches, number of pods, pod length, fresh and dry weight of pods, number of seeds per pod, weight of 100 seeds, root nodules, and chlorophyll content, were recorded and statistically analysed. Results: Heavy metal stress significantly inhibited plant growth and productivity, with decrease in plant height, number of branches, pods per plant, pod length, fresh and dry pod weight, and seeds per pod. High chromium concentrations prevented pod formation. Root nodules decreased, affecting nitrogen fixation. Chlorophyll content decreased in Mn, Ni, and Mg-treated plants but unexpectedly increased at higher Cr concentrations, indicating complex interactions with chlorophyll synthesis. Discussion: The findings show that heavy metal stress significantly inhibits plant growth and productivity, consistent with previous studies. Symptoms such as stunting, and chlorosis indicate disruptions in metabolic processes. This study underscores the need to monitor and manage heavy metal levels in agricultural soils to protect crop health and productivity. Developing soil remediation strategies and heavy metal-tolerant plant varieties is crucial for sustainable agriculture. Further research is needed to understand plant responses to heavy metal stress and enhance plant tolerance. EnglishV. Mungo, Heavy metal stress, Physiological response, Morphological traits, Mn (Manganese), Cr (Chromium), Ni (Nickel), Mg (Magnesium), Soil contamination, Plant growth and development and Environmental pollutionhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=4815http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=4815 1. Leap NW. Effect of Heavy metal pollution on the plant. Applied Science Publishers. 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