Chapter
The Pseudoscience of Trofim Lysenko
47:08 - 50:04 (02:55)
Trofim Lysenko's unproven methods of agriculture resulted in disastrous consequences such as famine in the Soviet Union.
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Trofim Lysenko was a Soviet biologist and agronomist who rejected Mendelian genetics, instead proposing the theory that acquired traits could be inherited, causing widespread agricultural failure in the Soviet Union.
47:08 - 48:57 (01:48)
Agriculture
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Trofim Lysenko was a Soviet biologist and agronomist who rejected Mendelian genetics, instead proposing the theory that acquired traits could be inherited, causing widespread agricultural failure in the Soviet Union.
ChapterThe Pseudoscience of Trofim Lysenko
EpisodePart One: The Russian Scientist Who Helped Kill 30 Million People
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite numerous failures, Soviet leaders pursued policies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity with claims of success often being touted in the media while farmers suffered from shortages and poorly functioning production methods.
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Soviet agriculture
Summary
Despite numerous failures, Soviet leaders pursued policies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity with claims of success often being touted in the media while farmers suffered from shortages and poorly functioning production methods.