Lysenko falsely claimed that peasantry wisdom was superior to what?
Formal education
Scientific research
Royal decrees
Military strategy
Answer
Scientific research was wrongly deemed inferior to peasantry wisdom by Trofim Lysenko, a Soviet biologist during the mid-20th century. Lysenko's unfounded belief led to the suppression of genetics and other scientific disciplines in favor of unscientific practices, resulting in significant setbacks for Soviet biology and agriculture.
Sowing Seeds of Controversy: The Trofim Lysenko Saga
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