Hi all I have now finished drafting my article on the importance of soil to forensic science, if anyone has anything that is relevant to soil and decomposition that can be included within my final type up please let me know and I will include a citation of your help. thanks
Pollen found in soil is often useful to identify the area of origin.
https://www.innovations-report.com/interdisciplinary-research/efficient-pollen-identification/
Finding cadavers by plant types
https://phys.org/news/2020-09-dead-bodies-forensic-botanists.html
https://www.cell.com/trends/plant-science/fulltext/S1360-1385(20)30243-0
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Joachim
Yes, soil analysis plays an important role in forensic science. It may help in site location, trace evidence like fibres, hair, paint can help to correlate it with suspect.
The Earth is covered in dirt! It is indeed important in forensics to analyze available soil samples. Depending upon the context from which the sample was collected one can determine the likely locale of origin, and sometimes the season during which it was most likely to have been deposited at the sampling site.
Sure, soil is important in forensic science. Examination of soil may detect the cause of death if toxicological screening exam is done. As soil absorb body fluids after decomposition .
Thankyou all for your answers,if you would like me to cite you into my current article please inbox me for details x
Yes, soil analysis plays an important role in forensic science for crime investigation.
1. It helps to fixate the actual place of occurrence.
2. It helps to link the culprit with the crime scene through analysis of soil attached with his/her shoes or wearing apparel.
3. It links the victim with the crime scene.
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