Author and Co-Author Publications of Michelle Marcotte

The following lists presentations or publications that were authored or co-authored by Michelle Marcotte. The list is arranged chronologically; most recent publications first. The list only includes publications since 1990. The list does not include twice yearly presentations to the Parties of the Montreal Protocol since 2005 and publications of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committe.

Marcotte M and D. Botts. November 2009. Update - Meeting of the Parties - Decisions and Quarantine Workshop – Egypt 2009. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization meeting San Diego. November, 2009

Vick K. and M. Marcotte. November 2009. QPS and the Montreal Protocol
Workshop on Methyl Bromide QPS. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization meeting San Diego. November, 2009

Marcotte M. November 2010. MBTOC Structures and Commodities - Views, Research Needs and Myths Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization meeting Orlando. November 2010.

Marcotte M. 2009. Methyl bromide and alternatives – Global Overview. Kansas State Structural Heat Treatment Workshop. Manhattan Kansas, May 2009. 

Marcotte M. and Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee. 2008. Current status of technical efficacy, costs and adoption of methyl bromide alternatives in flour mills. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization. November 2008 Orlando Florida.

Marcotte M. 2007. Round-table on developing country issues – Identifying difficulties in adopting methyl bromide. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization. November 2007 San Diego, California 

Marcotte M. 2007. Methyl bromide compliance and enforcement in Canada and the US. Joint South Asia and South East Asia Pacific UNEP network meeting. Bali Indonesia November 2007.

Marcotte M., Al-Hassan R.M. and K. Humado. 2006. Ghana and West Africa – Feasiblity of irradiation as a quarantine method for export development. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization. November 2006. Orlando.

Marcotte M., Humado, K., and R.M. Al-Hassan. 2006. Irradiation to improve Ghanian exports to the US. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization. November 2006 Orlando Florida.

Marcotte M. 2006. Irradiation. In: Insect management for food storage and processing. Second edition. Edited by  Heaps J.W. American Association of Cereal Chemists. 3340 Pilot Knob Rd. St. Paul Minnesota USA 55121

Marcotte M. 2005. Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee Update.  Plenary paper. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization Annual Conference. San Diego. November 2005. www.mbao.org

Marcotte M., and J. Sansone. Case Study – Cocoa Bean Storage in the US. Plenary paper. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization Annual Conference San Diego. November 2005. www.mbao.org

Marcotte M. 2005. Risk, Research and Regulation. Market Development in Irradiation Disinfestation. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization Annual Conference San Diego. November 2005. www.mbao.org

Marcotte M., Al-Hassan R.M., and K. Humado. 2005. Irradiation Quarantine – Export Development Feasibility Study. West Africa Trade Hub Technical Report #11. US AID and West Africa Trade Hub. October 2005

Marcotte M. and J. Sansone. EPA Case Study – Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Post-Harvest Applications. Disinfestation of cocoa beans in warehouses in the United States. Environmental Protection Agency March 2005.

Marcotte M. EPA Case Study – Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Post-Harvest Applications. Dow AgroSciences and ProFume. Marketing a new alternative, answering the tough questions. Environmental Protection Agency January 2005.

Marcotte M. EPA Case Study – Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Post-Harvest Applications. Hawaii Pride – Improving Hawaiian agriculture by replacing methyl bromide treatment as quarantine treatment of Hawaiian sweet potatoes. September 2004. Environmental Protection Agency.

Marcotte M. 2003. Shopping in America. Ottawa Citizen November 5, 2003. Food Section.

Marcotte, M. 2003. Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee Post-Harvest Review. Plenary paper. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization annual conference, San Diego November 2003. www.mbao.org

Marcotte, M. and C. Tibelius. 2003. Survey of Methyl Bromide Allowance Holders Across Canada. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Organization annual conference. Poster paper. San Diego November 2003.

Marcotte, M. 2003. A Mom’s Note of Thanks (to the Teachers). Ottawa Citizen. July 2, 2003. Op-Ed Section

Marcotte, M. 2003. The never-ending saga: Canadian applications for food irradiation still languishing on the shelf. Food in Canada. January-February. Pp 20.

Marcotte, M. 2002. Irradiating Food Makes it Safer. Ottawa Citizen. September, 2002. Op-Ed Section.

Inter/Sect Alliance (Jarvis D., McDonald K., Marcotte M., Smith B. and L. Stanford) 2001. Business and Market Impact of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations on Functional Foods in Canada.

Marcotte, M and C. Tibelius. 2001. Planning to Survive a Product Recall. International Meeting of Radiation Processing. Poster paper. Avignon France.

Marcotte, M and C. Tibelius. 2001. Irradiation of Animal Feeds. International Meeting of Radiation Processing. Poster paper. Avignon France.

Marcotte, M. and C. Tibelius. 2001.  www.Irradiation-information.com – An Effective Communication Tool. International Meeting of Radiation Processing. Poster paper. Avignon France.
 
Marcotte, M and C. Tibelius. 2001. Irradiation of Natural Health Products. International Meeting of Radiation Processing. Poster paper. Avignon France.

Johnson, J. and M. Marcotte. 1999. Irradiation control of insect pests of dried fruits and walnuts. Food Technology 53:46-51

Marcotte, M. and C. Tibelius. 1998. Effect of Irradiation on Microbiology, Chemistry and Active Components of Botanicals, Traditional Medicines and Herbal Products. Marcotte Consulting. (prepared for a client).

Marcotte, M. and C. Tibelius. 1998. Improving Food and Agriculture Productivity - and the Environment. Canadian Alternatives in Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emission Control Technologies. Prepared for: Environment Protection Service, Environment Canada, Research Branch and Environment Bureau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and environmental Affairs Branch of the Industry Sector, Industry Canada.

Marcotte, M. 1998. Irradiation as a disinfestation method -- update on
methyl bromide phase out, regulatory action and emerging opportunities.
Radiat. Phys. Chem. 52:85-90

Marcotte, M. September 1998. Canadian Consumer Food Buying Trends and
Canadian Consumer Attitudes Towards Agri-Food Issues. Prepared for:
Marketing and Industry Services Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
(with contribution from Linda Robbins) 

Marcotte M. Irradiation and Trade in Food and Agricultural Products. International Consultative Group on Food Irradiation. 1998. Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques. Vienna.

Marcotte, M., Tibelius, C. and K. McDonald. April 1998. Towards Improved
International Trade in the Agri-Food Sector. A Review of Obstacles and
Strengths. Prepared for: Canadian Agri-Food Marketing Council.

Smith, B., Marcotte, M. and G. Harrison. 1997. A comparative analysis of the
regulatory framework affecting functional food development and
commercialization in Canada, Japan, the European Union and the United States
of America. J. Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods. 1:45-87

Marcotte, M. 1997. Examine the Benefits of Food Irradiation. Puridec Irradiation Technologies.

Fields, P., Dowdy, A. and M. Marcotte. June 1997. Structural Pest Control:
The Use of an Enhanced Diatomaceous Earth Product Combined with Heat
Treatment for the Control of Insect Pests in Food Processing Facilities.
Prepared for: Environment Bureau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the
United States Department of Agriculture

Smith, B., Marcotte, M., Harrison, G. March 1996. A Comparative Analysis of the Regulatory Framework Affecting Functional Food Development and Commercialization in Canada, Japan, the European Union and the United States of America. Inter/Sect Alliance on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Marcotte, M. Summer 1996. From Strawberries to Stratospheric Ozone. Achieving a Healthy Environment. Agriculture Canada.

Marcotte M. Summer 1996. Preparing for Climate Change in Southern Alberta. Achieving a Healthy Environment. Agriculture Canada.

Marcotte, M. Irradiation of Spices, Seeds, Culinary Herbs and Vegetable Seasonings. 1996. SteriGenics International.

Marcotte, M. 1996. Successful New Combination Treatment for Fumigation. Forum on Stored Grain Products. July issue.

Marcotte, M. 1995. Improving Food and Agriculture Productivity -- and the
Environment. Canadian Progress in the Development of Methyl Bromide
Alternatives and Emission Control Technologies. Prepared for: Environmental
Protection Service, Environment Canada in collaboration with Research Branch
and Environment Bureau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Introduction)

Marcotte, M., Demianyk, C., Van Ryckeghem, A., Mueller, J. and McCarthy, B.
1995. Heat, Phosphine and CO2. Collaborative Experimental Structural
Fumigation. Prepared for: Environment Bureau, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada in collaboration with representatives of the space fumigation and
food processing sectors; the Methyl Bromide Industry Government Working
Group; and Environment Canada (Summary)

Marcotte, M. What Have We Learned About Consumer Acceptance of Irradiated Foods? MDS Nordion. March 1995.

Jategonkar, L. and M. Marcotte. 1993. Effects of irradiation on spices,
herbs and seasoning: A review of selected literature.

Marcotte, M. and P. Kunstadt. 1993. Acceptance of Irradiated Foods by North American Consumers. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. Vol 42. Nos –3.

Marcotte. M. and P. Kunstadt. 1993. Petitioning Process for Irradiated Foods and Animal Feeds in North America. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. Vol 42. Nos –3.

Marcotte, M. 1992. Irradiated Strawberries Enter the US Market. Food Technology. May issue.
 
Marcotte, M. and P. Kunstadt. 1992. Petitioning process for irradiated foods
and animal feeds in North America. 8th International Meeting on Radiation
Processing. Beijing, China.

Marcotte, M. Carrot Top Introduces Irradiated Produce to Chicago Region. Carrot Top Stores.

Giddings, G. and M. Marcotte. 1992. Irradiation Might Be an Option in Poultry Processing. World Poultry. Misset publications. Vol. 8. No. 3.

Giddings, G. and M. Marcotte. 1991. Poultry irradiation: for hygiene/safety
and market-life enhancement. Food Reviews International. 7:259-282

Marcotte, M. 1991. The New Age of Food Safety. Canadian Grocer. February issue.

Marcotte, M. and F. Fraser. 1990. Poultry Irradiation for Pathogen Control. Nordion International. Presented to the 1990 International Turkey Federation, San Diego.