A new technique for visualization of latent fingerprints on various surfaces using powder from turmeric: A rhizomatous herbaceous plant (Curcuma longa)

Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 53-57

  Garg, Rakesh K ^a   Kumari, Harish ^a   Kaur, Ramanjit ^a  

^a PUNJABI UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Development; Forensic science; Latent fingerprints; Powdering method; Surfaces; Turmeric powder

Indexed keywords

EID: 84929141929     PISSN: 2090536X     EISSN: 20905939     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejfs.2011.04.011     Document Type: Article

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