Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Forensic Botany -- Plants as Evidence -- Collection and Analysis of Botanical Evidence -- The Expert Witness -- Use and Guidelines on as Plants as DNA Evidence -- Microscopy -- Plant Anatomy -- Palynology -- Algae -- Case Studies in Forensic Botany.

Forensic Botany: A Practical Guide is an accessible introduction to the way in which botanical evidence is identified, collected and analysed in criminal cases. Increasingly this form of evidence is becoming more important in forensic investigation, this book is intended to show how useful simple collection methods and standard plant analysis can be in the course of such investigations and is written in a clear and accessible manner to enhance understanding of the subject for the non-specialist. Clearly structured throughout, this book combines well known collection techniques in a field orien.