A Web-enabled interactive application for the development of a knowledge base on Greek flora
2009
Konstantinou, M. | Paliokas, I. | Iakovoglou, V. | Sarikou, S. | Chatziphilippidis, G. | Eleftheriadis, N., Kavala Institute of Technology, Drama (Greece). Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Landscape Architecture
This paper describes a web services application based on a Flora database. A relational database model is used to deliver information access services mainly to students, as well as educators and researchers of Landscape Architecture. The contents of the database are related to the vascular species of the Flora of Greece which could be used as ornamentals. Authorized users of the web services can also contribute to the content enrichment of the database. The aim of the project is the contribution to the evaluation of Greek flora and taking advantage of available knowledge base in education of Landscape Architecture. The embedded communication tools like forums can be used for delivering didactic activities based on the project method. The database structure, the way of use and the effectiveness of its use are briefly explained.
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