Online Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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The Online Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS), http://www.cals.vt.edu/online/, is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving and dynamic needs of today’s agricultural professionals. The program offers concentrations in the areas of education, environmental science, food safety and biosecurity, and leadership studies, as well as plant science and pest management. In addition to engaging classes, students benefit from the opportunity to work on-on-one with well-respected faculty in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to complete a rigorous final project, using what they've learned and developing real-world research and communication skills. This collection showcases final projects completed by current and former OMALS students.
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Present-Day Influencers on Consumer Understanding and Acceptance of Genetically Modified Foods
(Virginia Tech, 2018-11-30)The topic of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and its many equivalent terms, has been magnified in recent years, and with it, the uncertainty of the meaning of GMOs. Consumers are challenged with conflicting information ... -
Precision Agriculture’s Impact on Nutrient Management in Agronomic Crops
(Virginia Tech, 2019-12-17)The world population is exponentially growing and is expected to reach over 9 billion people by 2050. In order to feed the growing population, producers will have to rely on new technologies to increase yields. Globally ... -
Effects of Seed Density and Other Factors on the Yield of Microgreens Grown Hydroponically on Burlap
(Virginia Tech, 2019-01-02)Microgreens are gaining popularity as a new, nutritious salad crop. Growing microgreens in stacked hydroponic channels may improve efficiency and food safety for microgreens. However, differences between soil and hydroponic ... -
Potential Impact Of Regalia® Treatments On Tree Health And Vigor
(Virginia Tech, 2018-06-14)Regalia®, an extract from giant knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis (REYSA)), is an organic immune system response (ISR) treatment that can mitigate fungal and bacterial infections by stimulating the genetic immune response ... -
Evaluating the “Drone the Unknown” 4-H Program Curriculum
(Virginia Tech, 2018-12-10)Within the past ten years, there has been an increase in the demand for more STEM-based programs as is evident by the increase in STEM related careers and opportunities. In order to keep up with these career opportunities ... -
4-H Agent Longevity and Youth Participation and Perception: A Case Study
(Virginia Tech, 2018-12-13)This study examined the influence of the 4-H agent and how the length of time an agent is employed in a community affects the perception of the quality and visibility of the 4-H program based on the theory of Positive Youth ... -
Removal Efficacy of Nursery Tail-Water Nitrogen and Phosphorus using Ferric aided Zeolite Sieves with or without Bioreactors
(Virginia Tech, 2018-12-03)Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) runoff from containerized nurseries contributes to eutrophication in impaired US waterways. Best management practices (BMPs) have been in development for much of the agricultural sector to ... -
Trends in U.S. Field Corn Plant Population
(Virginia Tech, 2018-11-30)This study evaluated the optimum corn plant population for two Hubner corn hybrids at one field site in Virginia. The objective of this study was to compare yield for both hybrids over a range of seeding rates and determine ... -
Forest Reclamation of Coal Mined Sites in the Appalachian Region
(Virginia Tech, 2017-10-02)Efforts to restore forested plant communities on coal-mined sites in the eastern USA have increased over the years. Up until the late 1970s, Appalachian coal mining operations frequently transformed forested lands into ... -
Alternative Control Methods for Verticillium wilt: A Literature Review
(Virginia Tech, 2018-11-30)Verticillium wilt (V.albo-atrum and V.dahiae) is a soil-borne fungus that is causing economic losses and lower yields for farmers across the country. The disease has a wide host range and can live in the soil without a ... -
Positive Youth Development and Agricultural Capacity Building in The Bahamas
(Virginia Tech, 2018-08-23)Food security and “access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food” (FAO, 2017) in The Bahamas has been compromised by the lack of meaningful and reliable food security programs, and sustainable, self-sufficient food systems ... -
Evaluation of Consumer Food Safety Behaviors at Home
(Virginia Tech, 2018-08-02)Foodborne pathogens are a major source of illness in the United States. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 6 Americans are sickened by a foodborne illness each year. While ... -
DiSC Assessment Impact on Communication and Understanding of Self and Team
(Virginia Tech, 2018-06)In athletics, as in other group activities, teamwork and leadership are highly important concepts. The purpose of this project is to use the DiSC personality assessment to help promote self-reflection and improved teamwork ... -
A Case Study Investigating Skill Development Through 4-H Livestock Projects
(Virginia Tech, 2018-06-19)The purpose of this project is to determine what important skills youth gain from participating in 4-H livestock projects. This goal was important not only to 4-H, but to Cooperative Extension as an organization. The ... -
Intermediate Camping for Leadership Development
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-16)Youth in their last year of camp tend to enjoy the experience less than before because of the repetitive nature of the activities each camp year. The purpose of intermediate camp is to engage these youth through teamwork ... -
Using Native Warm-Season Grasses in Forage Systems for Improvements in Ecosystem Services
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-29)Hay and pastureland in the United States typically consists of introduced cool-season grass species. Many of these cool-season grasses are used due to their productivity, palatability, and tolerance of heavy grazing and ... -
Evaluating the benefits and challenges of SAE in the Virginia High School Agriculture Curriculum
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-23)This study explores the benefits and challenges of supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) within secondary agricultural education programs. The purpose of this evaluation is to gain insight from secondary agriculture ... -
Sensitivity of Colletotrichum orbiculare Isolates in Virginia Watermelon to Thiophanate-methyl, Pyraclostrobin, and Prothioconazole
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-04)Fungicide resistance development is a major concern for growers due to the limited modes of action available and the limited number of applications that can be used in the field. Determining sensitivity to fungicides and ... -
Control of Listeria monocytogenes in Cheese Brines: A Literature Review
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-03)Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono.) is a top pathogen of concern in the cheese industry. The organism is prevalent in the environment and has been known to inhabit dairy manufacturing facilities, including long-term survival ... -
Enhancing the Safety of Value Added Foods at Farmers’ Markets
(Virginia Tech, 2018-05-02)Farmers’ markets are increasing in popularity and becoming central community focal points, providing produce, baked goods, and value-added foods items such as hummus and guacamole, as well as jams and jellies. Farmers’ ...
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