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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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