Trofim Denisovich Lysenko was a Soviet biologist and agronomist. Synonyms for his name might include "Lysenkoism" - the agricultural and biological theories associated with him - or "anti-Mendelianism," since Lysenko rejected the genetic principles of Gregor Mendel in favor of his own ideas. Some might refer to him as a "pseudo-scientist," since many of his theories were later proven to be false. Others might use "Stalinist biologist" or "Marxist biologist" to refer to his strong ties to the Soviet government and Communist ideology. Despite his controversial legacy, Lysenko remains an important figure in the history of science, and his ideas continue to inspire debate and scholarship to this day.