Scientists who opposed Lysenko were often what?
Promoted
Given grants
Dismissed or imprisoned
Sent abroad
Answer
**Dismissed or imprisoned,** many scientists faced severe consequences for opposing Lysenko's ideas. Lysenko's influence and political connections led to a climate of fear and suppression within the scientific community. Those who dared to challenge his theories risked losing their jobs, facing imprisonment, or even worse, as Lysenko's power allowed him to wield significant influence over the scientific landscape of the Soviet Union.
Sowing Seeds of Controversy: The Trofim Lysenko Saga
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