Homeopathy for the control of plant pathogens
Toledo MV, Stangarlin JR, Bonato CM.
Abstract
Homeopathic science was designed by German physician Christian Fredrich Samuel
Hahnemann for over 200 years and it is based mainly in the law of similar (Similia
Similibus Curantur). Currently, this science is being used in various segments of
agriculture, especially in the area of plant protection. For its contribution on the auto
regulation of the soilplant-atmosphere system, the homeopathy can assist in the
maintenance process of the plants health for its tonic effect and/or by inhibition effect
directly on the pathological agents. Moreover, homeopathy is a low cost alternative
to chemical fungicides, easy to use by farmers and how it is used in high dilutions,
presenting an irrelevant environmental impact. So, this review aims to demonstrate
the potential of homeopathy as a tool to control plant pathogens and its contribution
for a sustainable agriculture.