Seeds are both the means and product of agricultural production. The corporate appropriation of seeds affects farmers' autonomy and has been contested and resisted by farmers worldwide through practices of repossession. This article investigates different practices of the repossession of seeds emphasising the micro-structure and recent developments in agricultural practices that lead to a commonisation of seeds. Various practices of seed repossession present in India are analysed and compared with open-source initiatives to present examples of the diversity of singular initiatives aimed at the commonisation of seeds in the Global South. The article shows that each initiative applies a multitude of concrete practices to counter what we will refer to as metabolic rift, but without a single generic strategy, each seeking in its own way to repossess seeds and (re)locate them in a social space of commons.

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Background:Hypertension is a non communicable disease of major public health problem resulting increased morbidity and mortality among population. Prehypertension in adolescents and young adults again an important risk factor for developing hypertension in future. So the present study was carried out among medical students with the objectives of (1) to find out the risk factors associated with prehypertension and hypertension, (2) to suggest measures to decrease risk factors.Materials and Methods:It was a cross-sectional study and study duration was from september 2011 to November 2011. The sample size was 200 and the study subjects was selected by systematic random sampling method. A predesigned pretested schedule was used to collect data. Blood pressure (BP) was measured in sitting posture using a standard sphygmomanometer on two different settings and the average was taken for analysis.Results:All the participants were between 18-21 years. Out of 200 study subjects,112 were males and 88 were females. The prehypertension and hypertension percentage was 67% among study subjects. Statistical analysis done was percentage, Chi-square test.Conclusion:Health-care providers should recognize the increased CVD risk of prehypertension and should seek to identify and treat the modifiable risk factors in these persons.

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Back ground: Immunization is the most powerful and cost-effective weapon for the prevention and control and even eradication of a disease. So awareness about immunization among the parents is essential to immunize their children.Objective: The present study was done to assess the effect of maternal education on adoption of immunization practices. Materials and Method:Data was collected in the immunization clinic of Hi-Tech medical college and hospital from the mothers of children coming for immunization. Results were analyzed by applying percentage and Chi-square test Results: 83.2% mothers have adequate knowledge about routine immunization. Majority (66.4%) mothers knew about adverse effects following immunization (AEFI), 66% knew about optional vaccines. Mothers with high educational levels had significantly better knowledge about immunization. Conclusion:Health education should be integrated with immunization to increase acceptance as well as coverage and success of immunization programme.