Seed invigoration and crop performance of millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) under various post-materialist science agriculture practices

The study conducted in Leyte, Philippines from 2021 to 2024, aimed to compare kabog- millet (Panicum miliaceum) seed germination attributes under various post-materialist science or quantum agriculture (PMSA) invigoration treatments, evaluate circular paper chromatography patterns reflecting biological organization and life force from seedling extracts of treated seeds, and determine the field response of invigorated and PMSA- treated seeds in terms of growth, yield, post-harvest germination, soil characteristics, and economic returns. Laboratory trials used a completely randomized design (CRD). Treatments included pre-soaking-drying, vortex alone or with low concentration of additives, energy or information (biodynamic preparations BD500 and cow pat pit/CPP, agnihotra-ash, uncut flower essence/dew (UFE), and wood-ash). A repeat trial excluded CPP and wood-ash and included Tao calligraphy for 'love-peace-harmony' (LPH) with and without LPH music, conducted on root or black sowing days (biodynamic calendar). Field trials used split-plot design in RCBD with a subset of laboratory treatments. Significant differences were noted among PMSA-invigorated seeds. Vortex alone improved germination and vigor over pre-soaking solo, while agnihotra and BD500 gave even higher values. Performance of CPP and wood-ash was generally poor. UFE and LPH treatments, especially with music, similarly performed well. Sowing days gave varying effects. Seed freshness influenced results. Chromatograms showed better performing treatments had more complex and distinct patterns. Field trials revealed significant improvements in growth, productivity, economic returns, and soil properties. However, field and laboratory treatment performance did not always match. Field-harvested seed storability was low, with only Agnihotra-ash and BD500-treated ones surviving. LPH calligraphy with music and UFE treatments showed promising results, warranting inclusion of energy-information-based treatments for further investigation, along with chromatography assessment. Literature is replete with ideas on how PMSA works and could help shed light on rationale of treatment effects. Both actual results and available scientific reports lend support on validity of PMSA which has come of age.