ISSN 2360-7971
Abstract
The current research aimed to identify the unique and enhanced morphological and phenological characteristics of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) fruit resulting from blessing (Biofield) energy treatment (BET, Trivedi Effect®) applied by a recognized spiritual energy healing practitioner to both seeds and land, focusing on qualitative and quantitative properties. The study was conducted from February to May 2025 in an agricultural field located in Bhandarwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India. Seeds were allocated to an untreated control group (CONBIGG) and a BET-treated group (BTBIGG). Soil texture was evaluated manually. Morphological, phenological, and yield-related parameters were systematically recorded by an experienced scientist. BTBIGG exhibited improvements in several morphological parameters, including plant vine length, stem length, number of branches, leaf, fruit, and seed colour, as well as seediness, compared to the control group. Furthermore, several quantitative parameters, including plant vine length, number of branches, stem diameter, and seed count per fruit increased significantly by 31.47% (p ≤ 0.001), 39.47% (p ≤ 0.001), 37.41% (p ≤ 0.001), and 25.19% (p ≤ 0.001), respectively, in the BTBIGG group compared to the CONBIGG group. Bitter gourd yield (tons per hectare) increased by 44.45% in the BTBIGG group relative to the CONBIGG group. These findings suggest that the BET-Trivedi Effect® significantly enhances morphological characteristics, growth, and yield in bitter gourd, offering valuable data for the future production of stable and high-quality crops.
Keywords:: Brinjal, Momordica charantia, morphology, phenology, blessing energy treatment, bitter gourd, yield