25 August 1996.
Mongolia
Locality: Tahilt (Tsogto Suma), near experimental farm associated with Bayantoorai Bag, located about 200 km south of Altay City, Govi-Altay Aymag. Bayantoorai is also the headquarters location of the Govi A E
Coordinates: 44.8944, 96.8239
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Elevation: 1200m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Environment description: Desert Steppe outwash plain. Actual collection site is an experiemntal area fenced off from the surrounding Gobi and irrigated. Slope of 0%, aspect flat.
Comment: Associated vegetation: Agricultural crops including corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, watermelon. Native species: Setaria viridula, Zygophyllum, Artemisia, Tribulus terrestris.
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