Introduction to forensic botany

Plants are ubiquitous in nature, and essential for all human and animal existence. They are critical to the earth’s atmosphere and to other forms of life and serve as intermediaries by converting solar energy into complex molecules. While some plants provide a source of food, others provide fiber, m...

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Autor principal: Coyle, Heather Miller (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Print Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
En: Forensic botany
Año: 2025, Páginas: 1-6
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Sumario:Plants are ubiquitous in nature, and essential for all human and animal existence. They are critical to the earth’s atmosphere and to other forms of life and serve as intermediaries by converting solar energy into complex molecules. While some plants provide a source of food, others provide fiber, medicine, and aesthetic pleasure. The average person enjoys plants in a multitude of ways throughout the day. The pure green of the golf course, the sweet smell of a rose, the calming effect of chamomile tea, a glass of wine from a superior grape cultivar, and the comfort of well-worn cotton blue jeans are just a few examples. These are common, pleasant examples of plant usage in our society, but what happens when plants become associated with criminal activities?
Notas:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 6
Descripción Física:Illustration
ISBN:9781439866740