Soybean
Glycine max
An oilseed legume grown for its protein- and oil-rich seeds, one of the world's most important sources of vegetable protein and oil.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
20-33°C (absolute 10-38°C)
Rainfall
600-1500mm (absolute 450-1800mm)
Altitude
3000m
Soil pH
5.5-6.5 (absolute 4.5-8.4)
Soil types
Well-drained fertile loam soils with neutral pH.