21 September 1997.
Sichuan Sheng, China
Locality: Maerkang County, Yaerdu village. Da Yaerzu Protection Area. Niduni Ravine. 126 km. east of Maerkang, then 15 km. northeast. Lat-Long estimated from map, not measured by GPS.
Coordinates: 32.1667, 101.7500
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Elevation: 2850m.
Environment description: Annual Rainfall: 800-900mm. Shrubs were the dominant vegetation type. Partial canopy, Alpine temperature. Landform: mountain, half way up.
Comment: Annual temp. 8.6c. Jan. temp. -1c, July 16.5c. Cum. temp. above 10c: 2258.1. Frost Free Days: 236. Ann. rainfall 753mm. Species: M. transitoria. Pop. abundant in some areas; 70% fruiting. Disease Uniformity: Variable. Elevation: 2850-3200m.
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