Forensic botany
Definition
The application of plant science, including morphology, anatomy, palynology, and molecular biology, to criminal and civil legal proceedings.
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- Scope and History of Forensic BotanyThe application of plant science, including morphology, anatomy, palynology, and molecular biology, to criminal and civil legal proceedings.