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Palynology Branches: Top 9 Branches of Palynology | Plants

This article throws light upon the top nine branches of palynology. The branches are: 1. Palynotaxonomy 2. Aeropalynology 3. Melissopalynology (= melittopalynology) 4. Forensic Palynology 5. Palaeopalynology 6. Copropalynology (Greek 'kopros' means dung) 7. Entomopalynology 8. Palynodebris 9. Latropalynology. Branch # 1. Palynotaxonomy: Palynotaxonomy is the study of spore morphology of embryophytic plants and pollen morphology of seed plants. The [...]

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Study Notes on Forensic Palynology | Palynology

The below mentioned article provides a study note on the forensic palynology. Forensic palynology is the study of palynomorphs trapped in materials associated with criminal or civil investigations to solve criminal cases and resolve other legal problems. It also includes identifying and linking the suspect to the scene of the crime. According to Mildenhall, 1992 "The term Forensic palynology refers [...]

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Study Notes on Aeropalynology | Palynology

The below mentioned article provides a study note on aeropalynology. Erdtman (1969) defines aeropalynology as the study of palynomorphs found in the atmosphere. The term palynomorph encompasses pollen grains, spores and other bioparticles that cannot be dissolved in hydrofluoric acid. Aeropalynology is a branch of palynology and related to the study of pollen and spores that are dispersed in the [...]

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