Michurinism

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noun

The hybridization theories of Russian horticulturist Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin, as adapted to the pseudoscientific movement called Lysenkoism.

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Meanings

nounMichurinism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableThe hybridization theories of Russian horticulturist Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin, as adapted to the pseudoscientific movement called Lysenkoism.

Origin

From Michurin + -ism.

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APA

Michurinism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michurinism

MLA

“Michurinism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michurinism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Michurinism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michurinism.

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