College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS): Recent submissions
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2022 Global Agricultural Productivity Report: Troublesome Trends And System Shocks
(Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Programs, 2022)Global agricultural systems are being rocked by COVID-19, climate change, extreme weather events, and conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, driving up prices for food and agricultural inputs. The agricultural systems of ... -
Sexing of cattle embryos using RNA-sequencing data or polymerase chain reaction based on a complete sequence of cattle chromosome Y
(Frontiers, 2023-04)When necessary, RNA-sequencing data or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays can be used to determine the presence of the chromosome Y (ChrY) in samples. This information allows for biological variation due to sexual ... -
Evaluating Factors Explaining U.S. Consumers’ Behavioral Intentions toward Irradiated Ground Beef
(MDPI, 2023-08-22)Although food irradiation is deemed safe and endorsed by health-related organizations worldwide, consumers are reluctant to accept the technology. Yet, consumer acceptance is critical as food irradiation has significant ... -
Micronutrient supplement intakes among collegiate and masters athletes: A cross-sectional study
(Frontiers, 2023-04)ObjectiveIn our cross-sectional study, we evaluated micronutrient supplementation intake among Collegiate and Masters Athletes. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study to assess micronutrient supplementation consumption ... -
Estimating energy utilization in laying hens: what are the best response criteria?
(Elsevier, 2023-09)An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of varying dietary energy on the performance and energy storage in laying hens from 36 to 52 wk of age. A total of 252 Hy-Line W-36 laying hens were housed in cages with ... -
Controlling hypothalamic DNA methylation at the Pomc promoter does not regulate weight gain during the development of obesity
(Public Library of Science, 2023-04)Obesity is a complex medical condition that is linked to various health complications such as infertility, stroke, and osteoarthritis. Understanding the neurobiology of obesity is crucial for responding to the etiology of ... -
Providing environmental enrichments can reduce subclinical spondylolisthesis prevalence without affecting performance in broiler chickens
(Public Library of Science, 2023-04)Environmental enrichment can increase the occurrence of natural behavior and improve leg health and other animal welfare outcomes in broiler chickens. This study aimed to assess the effects of three environmental enrichments, ... -
The Magazine of SPES, Summer 2023
(Virginia Tech, 2023)The Magazine of SPES is published four times a year for students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families by the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech. -
Characterization of Boxwood Shoot Bacterial Communities and Potential Impact from Fungicide Treatments
(American Society for Microbiology, 2023-04)Agrochemicals are important tools for safeguarding plants from invasive pathogens, insects, mites, and weeds. How they may affect the plant microbiome, a critical component of crop health and production, was poorly understood. ... -
Economic impact of nature-based tourism
(Public Library of Science, 2023-04)Protected areas (PAs) can help address biodiversity loss by promoting conservation while fostering economic development through sustainable tourism. Nature-based tourism can generate economic benefits for communities in ... -
Yoga studio websites: are they an accurate first glance at the studio’s mission, values, and resources?
(2023-08-25)Background Yoga, as an ancient and modern practice, increases physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social health. Yoga studio websites serve as a dissemination channel for studios to express their ... -
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) Digestibility of Vegetative Tissues in Corn for Silage
(MDPI, 2023-07-26)Dairy farming requires forages with high neutral detergent fiber (NDF) to maximize milk production, sustain cows’ health, and ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of the dairy farm. The objectives of ... -
La Crosse Virus Circulation in Virginia, Assessed via Serosurveillance in Wildlife Species
(MDPI, 2023-06-30)Mosquito-borne La Crosse virus (LACV; family: Peribunyaviridae) is the leading cause of pediatric arboviral encephalitis in the United States, with clinical cases generally centered in the Midwest and Appalachian ... -
Inclusion of Quillaja Saponin Clarity Q Manages Growth Performance, Immune Response, and Nutrient Transport of Broilers during Subclinical Necrotic Enteritis
(MDPI, 2023-07-27)Necrotic enteritis (NE) is an intestinal disease that results in poor performance, inefficient nutrient absorption, and has a devastating economic impact on poultry production. This study evaluated the effects of a ... -
Brewer’s Spent Grain with Yeast Amendment Shows Potential for Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation of Weeds and Pythium irregulare
(MDPI, 2023-08-08)Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a promising alternative to chemical fumigation for controlling soilborne plant pathogens and weeds. This study investigated the impact of brewer’s spent grain (BSG), a locally ... -
Postmortem Metabolism and Pork Quality Development Are Affected by Electrical Stimulation across Three Genetic Lines
(MDPI, 2023-08-11)Variations in postmortem metabolism in muscle impact pork quality development. Curiously, some genetic lines are more refractile to adverse pork quality development than others and may regulate energy metabolism differently. ... -
Open-Source Wearable Sensors for Behavioral Analysis of Sheep Undergoing Heat Stress
(MDPI, 2023-08-16)Heat stress (HS) negatively affects animal productivity and welfare. The usage of wearable sensors to detect behavioral changes in ruminants undergoing HS has not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate changes ... -
The Probiotic Bacillus subtilis MB40 Improves Immunity in a Porcine Model of Listeriosis
(MDPI, 2023-08-18)Probiotics for humans and direct-fed microbials for livestock are increasingly popular dietary ingredients for supporting immunity. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of dietary supplementation of Bacillus ... -
Determining Genetic Markers and Seed Compositions Related to High Test Weight in Glycine max
(MDPI, 2023-08-19)Test weight, one of the primary indicators of soybean seed quality, is measured as the amount of soybean seeds in kilograms that can fit into one hectoliter. The price that growers receive for their soybean is dependent ... -
Consumer responses and willingness-to-pay for hibiscus products: A preliminary study
(Frontiers, 2023-04)The rise in diseases like obesity and diabetes is a worldwide challenge. The consumption of functional products such as hibiscus, which has been proven to be high in bioactive compounds and dietary fiber, providing it with ...
