Forensic palynology refers to the use of pollen and spore identification and analysis to investigate civil or criminal cases. Pollen and spores are the tiny, powder-like reproductive units of plants. Pollen is utilized in sexual reproduction. while spores are for asexual reproduction. In fact, the term ‘palynology’ is based on the Greek word for ‘the study of powder and dust.’
Forensic palynology is the application of the study of pollen and spores to investigate legal matters in criminal and civil cases, often used to establish…
