Pollen and spores are minute and can be deposited on skin and clothes largely undetected.
Forensic palynology is a relatively new area for forensic scientists. Palynology is the study of pollen, spores, grains, and seeds and can be used in forensics to identify a subject’s location. Pollen and spores are minute and can be deposited on skin and clothes largely undetected. Scientists have now developed techniques to gather and compare these trace materials and use them as evidence.