The first 100 years of pollen analysis
February 7, 2017
In 1916, Swedish geologist Ernst Jakob Lennart von Post delivered a provocative lecture in Oslo, Norway, advocating the use of pollen grains in bog sediments as indicators of past vegetation and climate. The lecture spawned many applications and represents a landmark in multidisciplinary science.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2017 |
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Title | The first 100 years of pollen analysis |
DOI | 10.1038/nplants.2017.1 |
Authors | Kevin J. Edwards, Ralph Fyfe, Stephen T. Jackson |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Nature Plants |
Index ID | 70216819 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center |