[The application of palynology in forensic medicine].
Palynology, one science of plant's pollen and spores, has been proven to be a new frontier discipline. Because of the characteristics of pollen and spores, such as small size, light weight, large amount, and difficult to be found, they can leave physical evidence and provide new clues to solve a case. Therefore palynology has a good prospect for practical application in forensic medicine. The paper intends to analyze the advantage and limitation of palynology in forensic medicine by reviewing its general characteristics, classification, morphology, and disseminating circadian rhythm. We hope to provide some reference to apply palynology in forensic medicine.
Zhang
Dan-Yan
DY
West China School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. woody123456@163.com
Zhang
Dan-Mei
DM
Hou
Yi-Ping
YP
D001901:Botany; D003020:Clothing; D017753:Ecosystem; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011058:Pollen / Q000145:classification / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013170:Spores