14 September 1994.
Mongolia
Locality: Small research area on the outskirts of Choibalson City operated by the Ministry of Agriculture to test vegetables from throughout the world. The area is approx. 2 ha in area, fenced, and irrigated with water from the Herlen River.
Coordinates: 48.0656, 104.6000
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Elevation: 564m.
Environment description: Soils are light brown, loamy river terrace soils with high gravel content. Both aspect and slope are horizontal. Ecological zone: grass steppe (cultivated river terrace).
Comment: Adjacent to the vegetable test area is a test plot for rice supported by the Japanese.
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