Forensic Botany: Principles and Applications to Criminal Casework

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Editor
List of Contributors
1 Introduction to Forensic Botany
2 Basic Plant Biology
3 Plant Cell Structure and Function
4 Modes of Plant Reproduction
5 Plant Diversity
6 The Use of Biological and Botanical Evidence in Criminal Investigations
7 Uses of Plant Anatomy, Taxonomy, and Ecology in Forensic Investigations
8 Forensic Botany Cases
9 Uses of Plants in Burial Practices
10 Forensic Palynology
11 Use of Diatoms and Pollen for Seasonal Calendar
12 Plant Poisons and Toxicology
13 Illegal Trafficking of Wood
14 DNA Structure and Function
15 An Overview of Historical Developments in Forensic DNA Analysis
16 Classical and Future DNA Typing Technologies for Plants
17 Plant Identification by DNA
18 Wooden Stick Matches as Forensic Evidence
19 Legal Considerations for Acceptance of New Forensic Methods in Court
Appendix A: Considerations for the Use of Forensic Botanical Evidence: An Overview
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms
Index