Miciurin: I can make apples grow bigger and sweeter

Author: Wu Dake
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The power of role models is infinite. Reading a biography of a great figure during one's youth can have an immeasurable impact on a child's healthy growth. Great figures in their youth were just like ordinary children—loving to play, asking questions, and competing. The difference was that they were good at observing and summarizing, especially possessing the quality of facing setbacks, refusing to give up, and persisting to the end. Character can be nurtured, personality can be shaped, perseverance can be trained, and abilities can be enhanced. As long as every child receives good guidance and timely cultivation, they can achieve success. The power of role models is infinite. The little stories from the youth of great figures are always inspiring, making them worth observing, reflecting on, and savoring. May the spark ignited by this book light up children's lofty ambitions and noble ideals, motivating them to strive for them.
Michurin was one of the greatest biologists of the 20th century. At that time, if a biologist discovered one or two new species, it was considered a remarkable achievement, yet Michurin discovered over 300 new species. The directional cultivation method of plants he pioneered pushed human understanding of biology to a completely new stage. Additionally, he was able to cultivate cherries in the cold northern regions without the use of fertilizers. These cherries were not only juicy and sweet but also large, with a diameter of up to 3 centimeters per unit. There are many similar examples. People might ask: Wasn't this great scientist someone who had received years of systematic schooling, had good experimental conditions, and had ample research funding? No, the results were completely different. The real answer will surprise you: Michurin never attended university, never finished high school, and even didn't complete middle school. At school, Michurin was unpopular and often bullied. But in the end, his impoverished background forced him to leave school prematurely. The poverty, the humiliation he suffered at school, and the ever-changing interpersonal relationships—all these did not crush Michurin. Instead, they sent him into the ranks of the world's greatest scientists. Is there really some secret to this? Yes, after reading Michurin's story, you will definitely find the answer.