Rapa Iti

The Rapa Nui people are the native Polynesian inhabitants of Easter Island. The Rapa Nui people make up about 60% of Easter Island’s population, with some living in mainland Chile. At the 2002 census, there were 3304 island inhabitants. Rapa Nui activists have been fighting for their right to self-determination and possession of the island. Despite the Rapa Nui people’s struggles with environment, land claims and treaties, they are still able to preserve their culture. The island’s environment is one of the biggest threats to the survival of the Rapa Nui culture. Easter Island use to have a sub-tropical forest including the tall Easter Island Palm, a tree which they used for building homes, canoes, and latticing necessary for the construction…

future of crops locally and worldwide. This study will showcase some of the impact temperature change has on Brassica rapa, and will be able to provide a basis for predictions for the rest of the Brassica species. More specifically this experiment will allow for predictions in relation to canola. Seed production is vital to the survival of crops, and this study will show the effect that aspects climate change could have. This study will not only bring light to the effects that climate change has…

Introduction The Brassica rapa, is a member of the Brassicaceae (cabbage/mustard) family. This species is an herbaceous annual or biennial field mustard. Europe is thought to be the origin of the species. However, many variations, including turnips, bok choi, and cabbage are known to have advanced in areas of Asia. B. rapa has now been introduced to natural and artificial habitats throughout the world via commercial cultivation and personal gardening. B. rapa presents significant phenotypic…