International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Vol. 8, Issue 4, Part G (2024)
Integrating Homoeopathic Agro-Formulations for Enhancing Sorghum Resilience to Drought and Climatic Stress
Amina Mahamane
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is a climate-resilient cereal of global importance, cultivated extensively in semi-arid regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Its tolerance to drought and heat is superior to most cereals, yet the increasing intensity of climatic variability threatens yield stability. While conventional adaptation strategies emphasize breeding, conservation agriculture, and microbial inoculants, emerging alternative approaches include the application of homoeopathic agro-formulations. These preparations, based on the principle of ultra-dilution, are increasingly studied for their potential to stimulate plant defenses, improve stress physiology, and restore ecological balance in soils. This paper explores the scientific basis, application methods, and socio-economic implications of integrating homoeopathic agro-formulations into sorghum production systems. Drawing on case studies from semi-arid Africa, India, and Brazil, and supported by global production data from FAOSTAT and USDA, the analysis reveals that homoeopathic treatments may complement existing climate-smart practices by enhancing drought resilience, reducing input costs, and contributing to sustainable farming systems. The findings suggest a research agenda for validating and scaling homoeopathy as a low-cost, eco-friendly strategy within climate-resilient sorghum farming.
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