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==Palynofacies applications==

==Palynofacies applications==

Palynofacies is a powerful analytical tool when used in conjunction with geological and geophysical information. Determination of kerogen types, abundance, and ratios of continental- vs. marine-derived components provide clues concerning depositional environment and hydrocarbon-generating potential (e.g., type and amount). Palynofacies data can be combined with ancillary biostratigraphic information in a sequence-stratigraphic framework to help recognize reservoir–source rock geometry.

Palynofacies is a powerful analytical tool when used in conjunction with geological and geophysical information. Determination of [[kerogen types]], abundance, and ratios of continental- vs. marine-derived components provide clues concerning depositional environment and hydrocarbon-generating potential (e.g., type and amount). Palynofacies data can be combined with ancillary biostratigraphic information in a sequence-stratigraphic framework to help recognize reservoir–source rock geometry.

Two major works integrate the geological and biological aspects of palynofacies research. Traverse<ref name=ch17r88>Traverse, A., 1994, Sedimentation of organic particles: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 547 p.</ref> includes several papers ranging from general overviews to detailed sequence-stratigraphic studies. This is complemented by Tyson's<ref name=ch17r90>Tyson, R. A., 1995, Sedimentary organic matter—organic facies and palynofacies: London, Chapman & Hall, 651 p.</ref> summation of the geochemical aspects of organic [[facies analysis]]. These two volumes should be the points of reference for designing any palynofacies study.

Two major works integrate the geological and biological aspects of palynofacies research. Traverse<ref name=ch17r88>Traverse, A., 1994, Sedimentation of organic particles: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 547 p.</ref> includes several papers ranging from general overviews to detailed sequence-stratigraphic studies. This is complemented by Tyson's<ref name=ch17r90>Tyson, R. A., 1995, Sedimentary organic matter—organic facies and palynofacies: London, Chapman & Hall, 651 p.</ref> summation of the geochemical aspects of organic [[facies analysis]]. These two volumes should be the points of reference for designing any palynofacies study.