Handbook of Forensic Botany

by David O. Norris and Jane H. Bock

This book introduces the forensic scientist to the practice of forensic botany by providing technique instructions, reference photos and analysis of digested plant materials. Because humans cannot digest cellulose, plant foods can be traced and identified at various stages of digestion. Using the techniques described in this book, the forensic pathologist will be able to identify the type of plant consumed as well as whether it was consumed during...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588291235
• ISBN13: 9781588291233
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Humana Press
• Length: 300 Pages