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John T. Arnason

Researcher at University of Ottawa

Publications -  338
Citations -  13039

John T. Arnason is an academic researcher from University of Ottawa. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ostrinia & European corn borer. The author has an hindex of 56, co-authored 334 publications receiving 12054 citations. Previous affiliations of John T. Arnason include Université de Montréal & Carleton University.

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Essential oils in insect control: low-risk products in a high-stakes world.

TL;DR: In recent years, the use of essential oils (EOs) derived from aromatic plants as low-risk insecticides has increased considerably owing to their popularity with organic growers and environmentally conscious consumers.
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Efficacy of essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. and O. gratissimum L. applied as an insecticidal fumigant and powder to control Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

TL;DR: It was concluded that aromatized powders have no significant effect on the seed germination rate and storage bioassays were run to assess the long-term effect of powders aromatization with essential oils of Ocimum.
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Anti-diabetic properties of the Canadian lowbush blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.

TL;DR: Results demonstrate that V. angustifolium contains active principles with insulin-like and glitazone-like properties, while conferring protection against glucose toxicity, and extracts of the Canadian blueberry show promise for use as a complementary anti-diabetic therapy.
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A review of Piper spp. (Piperaceae) phytochemistry, insecticidal activity and mode of action

TL;DR: The conclusions of the current work with Piperaceae are that Piper extracts offer a unique and useful source of biopesticide material for controlling small-scale insect out-breaks and reducing the likelihood of resistance development when applied as a synergist with other botanical insecticides such as pyrethrum.