George Karxilakis's PlantArea GR by Giwrgos K. https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct Made with the best of intentions en-us 2019-02-21 21:03:00 UTC 2025-12-24 19:43:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png Biogeographical regions of Europe georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333926539  The Mediterranean Sea is a semi-enclosed sea characterized by high salinities, temperatures and densities. The net evaporation exceeds the precipitation, driving an anti-estuarine circulation through the Strait of Gibraltar, contributing to very low nutrient concentrations. The Mediterranean Sea has an active overturning circulation, one shallow cell that communicates directly with the Atlantic Ocean, and two deep overturning cells, one in each of the two main basins. It is surrounded by populated areas and is thus sensitive to anthropogenic forcing. Several dramatic changes in the oceanographic and biogeochemical conditions have been observed during the past several decades, emphasizing the need to better monitor and understand the changing conditions and their drivers ]]> 2019-02-21 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333926539 Environmental stress factors georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333929254 In my PlantArea,drought affects the environment. It can result in lower water levels in reservoirs, lakes and ponds, as well as reduced streamflow in rivers. This decrease in available water can also lead to a reduction of some wetlands, groundwater depletion and even impact water quality (e.g. salt concentration can increase).Soil moisture is key for the breakdown of organic matter. Droughts lower the quality of soils, because there is less organic activity, more wind erosion, and soil insects or organisms perish.Water may become especially polluted during times of drought due to the lack of rain water to dilute industrial and agricultural chemicals.  This toxic water can be harmful to plants and animals. However, as a drought worsens, these options may disappear.Farmers are unable to maintain their fields because of the drought conditions and the restrictions placed on water]]> 2019-02-21 21:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333929254 Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333935990 Alexander von Humboldt is perhaps one of the most influential intellectuals in the field of geographical work, as well as other sciences.Cosmos is the great attempt of the Prussian sage to make a general work of synthesis of the knowledge of his time. But its value lies not only in its strictly scientific dimension, but also in its philosophical ideology. Rescuing some of its values, such as the universality of knowledge, respect between different cultures, human freedom, human rights and democracy, is undoubtedly one of the challenges we face today. 

]]> 2019-02-21 21:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/333935990 Climate change: How do we know? georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336157881 The current warming trend is of particular significance because most of it is extremely likely (greater than 95 percent probability) to be the result of human activity since the mid 20th century and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented over decades to millennia. Earth-orbiting satellites and other technological advances have enabled scientists to see the big picture, collecting many different types of information about our planet and its climate on a global scale. This body of data, collected over many years, reveals the signals of a changing climate.]]> 2019-02-27 21:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336157881 The evidence for climate change georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336162357
  • The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 0.9 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century, a change driven largely by increased carbon dioxide and other human-made emissions into the atmosphere
  • The surface of the ocean is getting warmer. Water temperatures measured at the surface have been higher during the past three decades than at any other time.Warmer sea surface water can severely damage coral reefs, facilitate algal blooms, and together with warmer air temperature over the oceans, can increase the destructive potential of tropical cyclones and hurricanes.
  • The area covered by snow in the Northern Hemisphere in the spring is getting smaller, not only because there is less snow in some areas and years, but also because snow packs are melting earlier due to warmer temperatures.
    • ]]>     2019-02-27 21:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336162357     The Economic System We Have Created Global Warming georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336168830 SPIEGEL done an interview with Naomi Klein on February of 2015. Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist,social activist, syndicated columnist and author of the New York Times.]]> 2019-02-27 21:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336168830 Source georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336169600
  • https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-some-signs-climate-change-1?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products
  • https://www.ucsusa.org/global-warming/science-and-impacts/science/ten-signs-global-warming-and-climate-change-are-happening
    • ]]>     2019-02-27 21:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/336169600     Wine georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339490853 Most wine is made with grapes, but they're not like the ones you find in the grocery store. Wine grapes (latin name: Vitis vinifera) are smaller, sweeter, have thick skins, and contain seeds. ]]> 2019-03-08 21:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339490853 Vineyards georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339492805 2019-03-08 21:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339492805 Tsikoudia - Raki georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339494205 Tsikoudia is a strong distilled spirit containing approximately 37 per cent alcohol per volume and is produced from byproducts created from the wine making process.]]> 2019-03-08 22:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339494205 Main tree species decorated during Christmas georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339494688 Noble fir (Abies procera Rehd)
    This species is known for its beautiful symmetry and tall upright nature.The Noble fir has inch-long silvery blue-green needles which point upwards, exposing the lower branches. Also, it has stiff branches so it supports heavy ornaments well]]>     2019-03-08 22:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339494688     Food plants georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339495851 Grains, commonly referred to as ‘cereals’, are the edible seeds of specific grasses belonging to the Poaceae family.Wheat is one of the world's most commonly consumed cereal grains.
    It comes from a type of grass (Triticum) that is grown in countless varieties worldwide]]>     2019-03-08 22:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339495851     Legumes georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339496292 Legumes (also known as pulses) are a group of plant foods which they contain a wide variety of nutrients and are a very healthy and economical food for everyone to include as part of a balanced diet.]]> 2019-03-08 22:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339496292 Oregano georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339497746 Oregano is a culinary and medicinal herb from the mint, or Lamiaceae family. It has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years. It adds flavor, and it may have a number of health benefits.Oregano originally came from warm climates in western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. ]]> 2019-03-08 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339497746 Cinnamon georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339498246 Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It is still used daily in many cultures because of the widespread cinnamon benefits. It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BC, but those who reported that it had come from China had confused it with cinnamon cassia, a related species]]> 2019-03-08 22:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339498246 Theophrastus georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339499845 In his Causes of plants, Theophrastus looks at plant physiology and considers different methods of cultivation. In the Enquiry into plants ,turns his attention in a more taxonomical direction. In this work he was one of the first authors to attempt to classify plants into different types, dividing them into ‘trees’, ‘shrubs’, ‘undershrubs’ and ‘plants’. These two books give Theophrastus a good claim to the title of ‘the grandfather of botany’.

    ]]>     2019-03-08 22:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339499845     georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746137 Nothing is more characteristic of Crete than the millions of olive trees that grow in valleys and mountainous areas. Cretans have been cultivating the olive tree and have been using olive oil since 3500 BC during the early Minoan period, as archaeological findings have proved.The olive tree (Olea Europea) is one of the few trees that can still produce fruits even in rocky and unproductive land. Olea’s main characteristic is its longevity and the preservation of its productivity.]]> 2019-03-10 21:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746137 georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746182 The forest of Rouvas, in the gorge of St. Nicholas, is an important ecosystem of holly trees of national interest.The trees of the area are very old, the diameter of their trunk in some cases exceeds 1 meter and their height can reach 15 meters. They grow in very dense formations, thus they constitute a unique forest biosociety, with many species of shrubs to complement the vegetation.]]> 2019-03-10 21:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746182 georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746200 Vai is located 94km east of Agios Nikolaos.The palm grove is the largest in Europe with approximately 5000 trees, while there are smaller colonies in other parts of Crete and in Southwest Turkey. The palm grove is more than 2000 years old and is planted in a wide valley watered by the local river for centuries.]]> 2019-03-10 21:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746200 Medicinal plants of Crete georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746221 Díktamo
    S    cientific name : Origanum dictamnus
    Scientific classification
    • Kingdom -  Plantae
    • Clade -  Angiossperms
    • Clade - Eudicots
    • Clade -  Asterids
    • Order - Lamiales
    • Family -  Lamianceae
    • Genus - Origanum
    • Species - O. dictamnus
    Morphology :Origanum dictamnus is a many branched plant with discoid to ovate, grey-green leaves that are sited in pairs opposite each other. The slender arching stems and lanate leaves are covered in a velvety white down and are 13–25 mm in size.The flowers are pale pink to purple and have a deep lilac corolla with many deep pink coloured overlapping bracts. The colourful flowers forming a cascade of elongated clusters are in bloom in the summer months. The flowers are hermaphrodite, meaning they have both male and female organs, and are pollinated by bees attracted to their scent and bright colour.
    Health Benefits of Díktamo
    Origanum dictamnus is stimulating plant of the digestive system, spasmolytic, astringent, healing, soothing of stomach and intestine pains. He is still a diuretic, cholecognitive, menopause, fights the amoeba, soothes the headache and toothache. Beneficial in cases of nervous disorders, scurvy, intermittent fever. It is used to heal wounds as a soothing digestive system as well as against influenza and cold. It acts as a stimulant for the prevention and treatment of circulatory and cardiac problems, relieves headaches, and stomach upsets, toothaches and abscesses


    ]]>     2019-03-10 21:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746221     Medicinal plants of Crete georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746236 Aloe vera
    Scientific classification
    • Kingdom Plantae – Plants
    • Subkingdom Tracheobionta– Vascular plants
    • Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants
    • Division  Magnoliophyta– Flowering plants
    • Class  Liliopsida– Monocotyledons
    • Subclass  Liliidae
    • Order Liliales
    • Family  Aloaceae – Aloe family
    • Genus  Aloe L. – aloe 
    • Species  Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f. – Barbados aloe 
    Morphology : Aloe vera is a monocot, which means the plant has one single cotyledon in the seed. Monocotyledons’ leaves have parallel veins and flower parts in multiples of 3 (so 3, 6, 9 etc). Monocotyledons also have fibrous root systems.Their primary vascular bundles are scattered throughout the stem, instead of being arranged in a ring.Aloe vera leaves are lance-shaped with serrated edges. The leaves are fleshy thick ,green or grey-greenish ,waxy coated on the surface,equity succulent, meaning they can keep their shape due to the moist.The leaves contain water (the gel) and are flot on the top side, and rounded at the bottom side.
    Health Benefits of Aloe Vera 
    • The Aloe Vera is used to smoothen and cleanse the digestive tract and help boost digestion
    • Aloe Vera is usually applied as a topical medication, meaning it is rubbed on the skin and other external body parts rather than taken in orally.The Aloe Vera has long been used for the treatment of particularly burns, sores, including sunburns
    • Aloe vera juice is an excellent way to keep your liver healthy. That’s because the liver functions best when the body is adequately nourished and hydrated
    • Aloe vera has sometimes been used as a traditional diabetes 
    • It is said to enhance insullin sensitivity and help improve blood sugar management.

    ]]>     2019-03-10 21:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746236     References georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746250
  • https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318591.php
  • https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91%CE%BB%CF%8C%CE%B7_%CE%B7_%CE%B3%CE%BD%CE%AE%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1
  • http://tofillo.com/2016/11/03/10-cretan-herbs-the-wealth-of-cretan-nature/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origanum_dictamnus

    • ]]>     2019-03-10 21:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/339746250     Cretan Zelkova georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/340150162 Cretan Zelkova (Zelkova abelicea) is one of the most prominent Tertiary relict trees of the Mediterranean region, and is therefore of considerable ecological importance. Endemic to the Greek island of Crete this species is found in open mountain forests between 900 and 1,800m. Some key factors that made this specie go endangered are : The overgrazing and browsing by goats and sheep Livestock destroy seedlings and saplings hindering the species’ development to fruiting and they also cause soil erosion by trampling. Fires are also a major threat to the Zelkova trees, and the other vegetation of Crete in general. An increase in pruning of branches to make walking canes has also had an effect on this species, as has the use of Zelkova for firewood.]]> 2019-03-11 19:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/340150162 Business Plan georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/340154282 In the following link you will see the design my business plan:

    https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/5unhavvi3xuo]]>     2019-03-11 20:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/340154282     Compare georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346807914 By searching and reading some Plantareas i came in conclusion that many people have chosen the Mediterranean biogeography. Also,most of the stress factors were the same]]> 2019-03-30 18:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346807914 References georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346808591
  • https://www.nap.edu/read/13394/chapter/5#58
  • https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/report_2002_0524_154909
  • https://www.humansandnature.org/introducing-humboldt-s-cosmos
    • ]]>     2019-03-30 18:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346808591     Compare georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346808732 Climate change is a global phenomenon and occurs in many forms in many countries around the world. Temperature is rising over the years,sea level is rising and drought make the land worse. Likewise, i saw many statistics about climate change which was very interesting]]> 2019-03-30 18:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346808732 Comparison georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346809431 Many different types of projects about the protection of endangered species, target a direct involvement of the local population to resolve the issue.
    It is very important to create future awareness. Also,I've came to the realization that are a lot of species that i am unaware of.]]>     2019-03-30 18:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346809431     Compare georgegeo00 https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346809948 Most of the co learners used a plethora of information about plants and it is fascinating how they are used in everyone's routine.Also, most of the comments about Theophrastus and his work was on point.]]> 2019-03-30 19:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/georgegeo00/k43q0k6upct/wish/346809948