Thanks to all those who provided information on the Irano-Turanian region. Alec McClay Research Scientist,Biological Control of Weeds Alberta Research Council PO Bag 4000, Vegreville, Alberta, CANADA T9C 1T4 Tel: (403) 632-8207 Fax: (403) 632-8612 Email: alec at aec.arc.ab.ca