SERVICES OFFERED
Plant identifications...
    Fee: $10 per specimen. Identifications usually returned within one week depending on the number and quality of the specimens.

    Plant specimens need to be dried and flattened; if roots are present, clean off any soil.
    Place specimen between newspaper and box-board (such as cereal box paper).
    If possible, include additional information such as county where found, habitat, flower color. 

    Include a postcard with your return address and mail to:
    University of Minnesota Herbarium
    Bell Museum of Natural History
    1445 Gortner Ave
    St Paul MN 55108

Forensic consultations
    We are experienced in providing identification of plant material retrieved from crime scenes,
    as well as biochemical assays and DNA analyses, and are experienced in court room testimony.
    Dr. Cholewa is an associate member of the MDIAI.  Rates upon request. 

    Identification of crime scene materials
        - contact Dr. Anita F. Cholewa, 612-625-0215, chole001@umn.edu
    Biochemical assays/DNA analyses
        - contact Dr. George Weiblen, 612-624-3461, gweiblen@umn.edu

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