The Use of Pollen Concentration in the Palaeoenvironmental Interpretations

Authors

  • Maria Luisa Lorscheitter Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Instituto de Biociências; Departamento de Botânica
  • Lionel Roth Fundação de Ciência e Tecnologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11137/2013_1_80_84

Abstract

The palynology of sedimentary profiles aiming palaeoenvironmental reconstructions require quantitative analysis, so that the environment can be inferred from the palynomorphs. The percentage of pollen grains in each taxon, in relation to the total counted in the sample is largely used in this study, but often can significantly distort the results because it is a relative analysis. The absolute analysis of pollen concentration can correct these distortions, and should also be included in the methodology to ensure more reliable results.

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Published

2013-01-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2013)

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