ABSTRACT

Palynology finds applications in various fields. Some of them are taxonomy, plant evolution, plant breeding programmes, biotechnology, microbiology of water, soil and air, the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic industry, energy food industry, forensic science, aerobiology, allergy, epidemiology, meteorology, fossil fuel exploration and biodiversity.

chapter Chapter 1|3 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|5 pages

History of the Development of Palynology

chapter Chapter 4|35 pages

Pollen Morphology

chapter Chapter 5|22 pages

Pollen Morphological Description of Some Plants

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Pollen Morphology of Gymnosperms

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Spore Morphology

chapter Chapter 8|3 pages

Morphology of Microfossils

chapter Chapter 9|15 pages

Current Techniques in Palynology

chapter Chapter 10|9 pages

Pollen Physiology (Palynophysiology)

chapter Chapter 11|12 pages

Minor Applications of Pollen Studies

chapter Chapter 12|30 pages

Melissopalynology

chapter Chapter 13|57 pages

Aerobiology: Aeropalynology – Part I

chapter Chapter 14|12 pages

Aerobiology: Aeropalynology – Part II

chapter Chapter 16|21 pages

Significance of Fungi as Aeroallergens

chapter Chapter 18|21 pages

Pollen Calendars–Global Scenario

chapter Chapter 20|9 pages

Forensic Palynology

chapter Chapter 21|9 pages

Applications of Fossil Pollen Studies