Databases & Catalogues
GNS Science holds a large New Zealand collection of geological and palynological forensic case histories.
Our database of New Zealand and overseas minerals, rocks, spores, and pollen assemblages are prime sources of information enabling us to trace the origin of samples.
Our reference collection of fossil and modern spores and pollen enables us to identify both native and exotic plants found in all forensic samples.
We also have access to a large library of published illustrative material and catalogues on the spores and pollen plants of all continents.