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.
Recent Submissions
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Evaluation of a Revised Protocol for Stall Terminations in the Large Animal Hospital
(Virginia Tech, 2019-06-24)Cleaning and disinfection are critical areas of Veterinary hospital biosecurity. Without a validated biosecurity program, veterinary hospitals are in a vulnerable state. Potential outbreaks of pathogenic microorganisms ... -
Conservation Programs and White-tailed Deer Ecology
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-07)White-tailed deer have reached historical numbers since nearly being wiped out due to overhunting and habitat loss. This paper seeks to review the rebound of white-tailed deer populations, specifically analyzing the role ... -
Developing resources to help Virginia food producers sell and distribute products through the farm to school program
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-15)Encouraging procurement of food via Farm to School programs has become an emphasis of many schools throughout our nation and state. Farm to school produce/products benefits children and communities in many different ways. ... -
Walking Distance Covered During Golf: A Comparison of Fitbit and GPSports Devices
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-14)The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of distance measurements obtained using a Fitbit device compared to a highly accurate GPS-embedded accelerometer device. The participants of this study completed two, ... -
An Evaluation of Eight Pumpkin Varieties in Central Virginia
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-24)Pumpkin production is on the rise in Virginia. Pumpkins make up 8.4% of the total market value of all vegetables sold in the state and acres in production of pumpkins increased by 5.2% from 2007 to 2012. Types of pumpkin ... -
Quantitative Real-time PCR Analysis of Tobacco mosaic virus in Individual Flue-cured Tobacco Seed
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-20)The Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) has infected tobacco plants since the late 1800’s, causing detrimental yield and economic losses in tobacco. TMV is classified as a seed borne virus because the virus infects tobacco seed as ... -
Implementation of Blood Flow Restriction for Injury Rehabilitation in the Athletic Training Setting
(Virginia Tech, 2019-05-06)Rehabilitation after an injury in athletics is a major concern for athletes and athletic trainers. The athletic trainer is responsible for returning the injured athlete back to participation as fast and safely as possible. ... -
Food Safety and Waste at Food Recovery Locations
(Virginia Tech, 2019-04-24)Recent data estimates 30% or more of the overall food supply is discarded due to food safety-related issues of spoilage, damage, and expiration (USDA, 2015). At the same time, food insecurity poses an equally significant ... -
Field survey of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Maui, Hawaii
(Virginia Tech, 2019-04-18)Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) are notable agricultural pests of soft-skinned fruits. Efficient field surveying is vital in an integrated pest management program. A ... -
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 ...
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