Forensic Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes

Presented by: Jane H. Bock
Categories: Botany | Expert | Mystery

Plants can reveal clues people miss. Jane H. Bock introduces the fascinating world of forensic botany and explains how plant evidence has played a role in real criminal cases. This session shows writers how leaves, pollen, soil, and vegetation can become inventive and credible plot devices that add originality and authenticity to mystery fiction.

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Genre fiction can offer a unique window into the past. In this session, panelists discuss how they use mystery, thriller, and crime fiction to immerse readers in different historical periods, capturing the culture, conflicts, and perspectives that define an era.