Forensic palynology: Spatial and temporal considerations of spora deposition in forensic investigations

Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 193-204

  Taylor, B ^a   Skene, K R ^b  

^a NINEWELLS HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Circadian patterns; Forensic palynology; Forensic science; Mellisopalynology; Pollen

Indexed keywords

ACCIDENT; CELL TYPE; CIRCADIAN RHYTHM; CRIME; DISPERSION; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; FORENSIC MEDICINE; INFORMATION PROCESSING; NEW ZEALAND; PALYNOLOGY; PHYTOGEOGRAPHY; POLLEN; POLLINATION; REVIEW; SEASONAL VARIATION; SOIL; VEGETATION; WALKING;

EID: 0345307283     PISSN: 00450618     EISSN: 1834562X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00450610309410582     Document Type: Article

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