Management of a crime is the process of ensuring accurate and effective collection and
preservation of physical evidence. Forensic botany can provide significant supporting …

The increasing use of plant evidence in forensic investigations gave rise to a powerful new
discipline-Forensic Botany–that analyses micro-or macroscopic plant materials, such as the …

Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in
professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing …

It is commonly accepted that crime scene recovery and recording are key moments of any
judicial inspection in which investigators must decide on the correct strategies to put into …

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) is a plant cultivated and trafficked worldwide as a source of
fiber (hemp), medicine, and intoxicant. The development of a validated method using …

The correct identification of species in the highly divergent group of plants is crucial for
several forensic investigations. Previous works had difficulties in the establishment of a rapid …

Forensic botany can provide useful information for pathologists, particularly on crime scene
investigation. We report the case of a man who arrived at the hospital and died shortly …

The importance of non-human DNA in the forensic field has increased greatly in recent
years, together with the type of applications. The molecular species identification of animal …

Fragments of botanical material can often be found at crime scenes (on live and dead
bodies, or on incriminating objects) and can provide circumstantial evidence on various …

Maize is an important cereal crop grown throughout the world for its grain and green fodder.
It is used as food for human and feed for animals. Maize is a crop that is most susceptible to …