Main Article Content

Abstract

Forensic palynology i.e. study of pollen grains as trace evidence is an important tool in criminal investigations for determining the location of a sample when recovered from either crime scene or victim or suspect. It is used in court of law and has provided evidence for getting information related to location of disposed dead bodies in graves, contact of objects and places, determining primary crime scene and secondary crime scene etc. Palynology involves the pollens, plant spores and fungi identification. Pollen grains are often found trapped in clothings and belongings of the person and they can assist in resolving civil as well as criminal cases. Analysis of pollens began about a century ago for getting hints and clues about the environmental changes occurred in past and from there its use for forensic applications has been developed. In this study, a review has been done on pollen grains which can help in the forensic investigations when pollens grains are collected as trace evidences from persons and different substrates.

Article Details