Fikret Isik
quantitative genetics, plant breeding, genetic data analysis, genomic selection, taeda, variation, markers, heritability, Genotype
Works (162)
2026 article
Genomic selection validated across two generations of loblolly pine breeding
Isik, F., Shalizi, M. N., & Walker, T. (2026, January 24).
2025 article
Alleviating the Concerns About Pollen‐Based Assisted Migration
Chludil, D., Almqvist, C., Berlin, M., Steffenrem, A., McKeand, S. E., Korecký, J., … Lstibůrek, M. (2025, June 1). Global Change Biology, Vol. 31.
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2025 article
Dwarfism in Pinus taeda originates from independent somatic mutations co-localized in a shared genomic region
Guner, P., Shalizi, M. N., Isik, F., & Walker, T. D. (2025, December 12). Heredity.
2025 article
Genome-wide SNP-based relationships improve genetic parameter estimates and genomic prediction of growth traits in a large operational breeding trials of Pinus taeda L.
Tambarussi, E. V., Shalizi, M. N., Grattapaglia, D., Hodge, G., Isik, F., Paludeto, J. G. Z., … Acosta, J. J. (2025, February 6). Forestry An International Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 2.
2024 article
Genetic Variation in Yield and Fruit Weight Among Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) Cultivars and the Interaction With Year and Location Effect
Chacón, J. G., Fernandez, G. E., & Isik, F. (2024, November 17). Plant Breeding, Vol. 11.
2024 article
Optimal Mating of Pinus taeda L. Under Different Scenarios Using Differential Evolution Algorithm
Goda, K., & Isik, F. (2024, March 12). Forest Science, Vol. 3.
2024 article
Stem Defect Rates and Ice Storm Damage for Families of Pinus taeda from Coastal and Piedmont Provenances Planted on a North Carolina Piedmont Site
Walker, T. D., Maynor, J. A., Isik, F., Heine, A. J., Whetten, R. W., Payn, K. G., … McKeand, S. E. (2024, April 17). Forest Science, Vol. 4.
2023 article
Genetic Parameter Estimates from a Polymix Breeding Population ofPinus taedaL.
Alan, M., Payn, K., Mckeand, S., & Isik, F. (2023, March 8). Forest Science.
2023 article
Low-density AgriSeq targeted genotyping-by-sequencing markers are efficient for pedigree quality control in Pinus taeda L. breeding
Lin, Y.-M., Shalizi, M. N., Walker, T. D., Lauer, E., Carrasco, C. D., Gujjula, K. R., … Isik, F. (2023, July 11). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 19.
2023 article
Performance Based on Measurements from Individual-Tree Progeny Tests Strongly Predicts Early Stand Yield in Loblolly Pine
Shalizi, M. N., Walker, T. D., Heine, A. J., Payn, K. G., Isik, F., Bullock, B. P., & McKeand, S. E. (2023, February 3). Forest Science, Vol. 2.
2022 journal article
AgMate: An Optimal Mating Software for Monoecious Species. A LongTerm Breeding Example for Pinus taeda L.
AgriRxiv, 2022.
2022 journal article
Current status and trends in forest genomics
Forestry Research, 2(1), 0–0.
2022 article
Genetic linkage between the training and selection sets impacts the predictive ability of SNP markers in a cloned population of Pinus taeda L.
Shalizi, M. N., Payn, K. G., & Isik, F. (2022, January 14). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 18.
Contributors: M. Shalizi n
2022 chapter
Genomic Prediction of Complex Traits in Perennial Plants: A Case for Forest Trees
In Methods in Molecular Biology (pp. 493–520).
2022 article
Long-term evaluation of intra- and inter-provenance hybrids of loblolly pine in the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States
Shalizi, M. N., Payn, K. G., Walker, T. D., Isik, F., Heine, A. J., & McKeand, S. E. (2022, August 26). Forest Ecology and Management, Vol. 10, p. 120469.
Contributors: M. Shalizi n
2022 article
Optimal mating of Pinus taeda L. under different scenarios using differential evolution algorithm
Goda, K., & Isik, F. (2022, July 19).
2022 article
Pollination Bag Type Affects Ovule Development and Seed Yields inPinus taedaL.
Heine, A. J., Walker, T. D., Jett, J. B., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2022, December 14). Forest Science, Vol. 12.
2021 journal article
A genome‐wide SNP genotyping resource for tropical pine tree species
Molecular Ecology Resources, 22(2), 695–710.
2021 article
Correction: Major QTL confer race-nonspecific resistance in the co-evolved Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme-Pinus taeda pathosystem
Lauer, E., & Isik, F. (2021, July 23). Heredity, Vol. 7.
2021 article
Genetic Variation and the Effect of Herbicide and Fertilization Treatments on Wood Quality Traits in Loblolly Pine
Gräns, D., Isik, F., Purnell, R. C., Peszlen, I. M., & McKeand, S. E. (2021, September 4). Forest Science, Vol. 67, pp. 564–573.
2021 article
Genetic Variation in Frost Tolerance, Uromycladium acaciae Rust Resistance, and Growth in an Acacia mearnsii Population
Chan, J. M., & Isik, F. (2021, September 6). Forest Science, Vol. 9.
2021 article
Genetic relationships between terminal shoot length, number of flushes and height in a 4-year-old progeny test of Pinus brutia Ten.
Alan, M., & Isik, F. (2021, April 6). Annals of Forest Science, Vol. 78.
2021 article
Genetic variation and inheritance of susceptibility to Neonectria neomacrospora and Christmas tree traits in a progeny test of Nordmann fir
Xu, J., Nielsen, U. B., Isik, F., Jensen, M., & Hansen, O. K. (2021, March 1). Annals of Forest Science, Vol. 78.
2021 article
Genomic Breeding for Diameter Growth and Tolerance to Leptocybe Gall Wasp and Botryosphaeria/Teratosphaeria Fungal Disease Complex in Eucalyptus grandis
Mphahlele, M. M., Isik, F., Hodge, G. R., & Myburg, A. A. (2021, February 26). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 12.
2021 article
Genomic prediction for fusiform rust disease incidence in a large cloned population ofPinus taeda
Shalizi, M. N., Cumbie, W. P., & Isik, F. (2021, July 22). G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, Vol. 11.
Contributors: M. Shalizi n
2021 article
Major QTL confer race-nonspecific resistance in the co-evolved Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme–Pinus taeda pathosystem
Lauer, E., & Isik, F. (2021, June 25). Heredity, Vol. 6.
2021 article
Prediction ability of genome-wide markers in Pinus taeda L. within and between population is affected by relatedness to the training population and trait genetic architecture
Lauer, E., Holland, J., & Isik, F. (2021, November 25). (A. Lipka, Ed.). G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, Vol. 12.
Ed(s): A. Lipka
2021 article
Provenance and Family Variation in Biomass Potential of Loblolly Pine in the Piedmont of North Carolina
Maynor, J. A., Isik, F., Walker, T. D., Whetten, R. W., Heine, A. J., Payn, K. G., & McKeand, S. E. (2021, March 24). Forest Science, Vol. 6, pp. 312–320.
2021 article
Single-Step Genomic Analysis Increases the Accuracy of Within-Family Selection in a Clonally Replicated Population ofPinus taedaL.
Walker, T. D., Cumbie, W. P., & Isik, F. (2021, December 22). Forest Science, Vol. 68, pp. 37–52.
2021 article
Toward genomic selection in Pinus taeda: Integrating resources to support array design in a complex conifer genome
Caballero, M., Lauer, E., Bennett, J., Zaman, S., McEvoy, S., Acosta, J., … Isik, F. (2021, June 1). Applications in Plant Sciences, Vol. 7.
2020 journal article
Correspondence between Breeding Values of the Same Pinus taeda L. Genotypes from Clonal Trials and Half-Sib Seedling Progeny Trials
Forest Science, 66(5), 600–611.
Contributors: M. Shalizi n
2020 article
Evaluation of the efficiency of genomic versus pedigree predictions for growth and wood quality traits in Scots pine
Calleja-Rodriguez, A., Pan, J., Funda, T., Chen, Z., Baison, J., Isik, F., … Wu, H. X. (2020, November 16). BMC Genomics, Vol. 21.
2020 article
Expected benefits of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits in Eucalyptus grandis
Mphahlele, M. M., Isik, F., Mostert-O’Neill, M. M., Reynolds, S. M., Hodge, G. R., & Myburg, A. A. (2020, June 14). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 16.
2020 article
Genetic Parameters and Genotype-by-Environment Interactions in Regional Progeny Tests of Pinus taeda L. in the Southern USA
Lauer, E., Sims, A., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2020, December 1). Forest Science, Vol. 67, pp. 60–71.
2020 journal article
Pollination Bag Type Has a Significant Impact on Cone Survival in Mass Production of Controlled Pollinated Seeds in Loblolly Pine
Forest Science, 66(5), 589–599.
2020 article
Potential Alternative Tree Species as Substrates for Forest Farming of Log-grown Shiitake Mushrooms in the Southeastern United States
Frey, G. E., Durmus, T., Sills, E. O., Isik, F., & Comer, M. M. (2020, November 17). HortTechnology, Vol. 30, pp. 741-+.
2019 article
Fourth cycle breeding and testing strategy for Pinus taeda in the NC State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program
Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2019, August 23). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 15.
2019 journal article
Genetic Variation in Acoustic Time of Flight and Drill Resistance of Juvenile Wood in a Large Loblolly Pine Breeding Population
Forest Science, 65(4), 469–482.
2019 article
Genetic parameter estimates and GxE interaction in a large cloned population of Pinus taeda L.
Shalizi, M. N., & Isik, F. (2019, May 29). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 15.
Contributors: M. Shalizi n
2019 article
Genetic variation in resistance to Uromycladium acaciae fungus, growth, gummosis, and stem form in Acacia mearnsii populations
Chan, J. M., & Isik, F. (2019, April 26). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 15.
2019 content posted
Genomic prediction accuracies and abilities for growth and wood quality traits of Scots pine, using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) data
2018 journal article
Improving wood properties for wood utilization through multi-omics integration in lignin biosynthesis
Nature Communications, 9(1), 1579.
Contributors: J. Wang n , M. Matthews n, C. Williams n , R. Shi n, C. Yang n, S. Tunlaya-Anukit n, H. Chen n, Q. Li *
2018 article
Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Converge to Accelerate Forest Tree Breeding
Grattapaglia, D., Silva-Junior, O. B., Resende, R. T., Cappa, E. P., Müller, B. S. F., Tan, B., … El-Kassaby, Y. A. (2018, November 22). Frontiers in Plant Science, Vol. 9.
2017 article
Correspondence of Loblolly Pine Response for Fusiform Rust Disease from Local and Wide-Ranging Tests in the Southern United States
Spitzer, J., Isik, F., Whetten, R. W., Farjat, A. E., & McKeand, S. E. (2017, September 29). Forest Science, Vol. 63, pp. 496–503.
2017 article
Correspondence of Loblolly Pine Response for Fusiform Rust Disease from Local and Wide-Ranging Tests in the Southern United States
Spitzer, J., Isik, F., Whetten, R., Farjat, A., & McKeand, S. (2017, January 1). Forest Science.
2017 book
Genetic Data Analysis for Plant and Animal Breeding
2017 article
Genomic predictions of breeding values in a cloned Eucalyptus globulus population in Chile
Durán, R., Isik, F., Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Balocchi, C., & Valenzuela, S. (2017, June 10). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 13.
2017 article
Optimal Seed Deployment Under Climate Change Using Spatial Models: Application to Loblolly Pine in the Southeastern US
Farjat, A., Reich, B. J., Guinness, J., Whetten, R., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2017, July 3). Journal of the American Statistical Association, Vol. 112, pp. 909–920.
Contributors: A. Farjat n, B. Reich n , J. Guinness n, R. Whetten n , S. McKeand n & n
2017 journal article
Variation among Loblolly Pine Seed Sources across Diverse Environments in the Southeastern United States
Forest Science, 63(1), 39–48.
2016 chapter
A Proteomic-Based Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Monolignol Biosynthetic Protein Abundance and Lignin Content Using TransgenicPopulus trichocarpa
In Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research (Vol. 5, pp. 89–107).
Contributors: J. Wang* , S. Tunlaya-Anukit, R. Shi, L. Chuang, C. Yang, J. Liu, R. Sederoff, V. Chiang
Ed(s):
2016 chapter
Factors Influencing Productivity of Pine Biomass in the Southeastern United States
In On biofuels in the Southeast. Auburn, AL: Auburn University.
2016 article
Genetic Variation in Response to Herbicide and Fertilization Treatments for Growth and Form Traits in Loblolly Pine
Gräns, D., Isik, F., Purnell, R. C., & McKeand, S. E. (2016, December 17). Forest Science, Vol. 62, pp. 633–640.
2016 article
Linkage and Association Mapping for Two Major Traits Used in the Maritime Pine Breeding Program: Height Growth and Stem Straightness
Bartholomé, J., Bink, M. C. A. M., Heerwaarden, J., Chancerel, E., Boury, C., Lesur, I., … Plomion, C. (2016, November 2). PLoS ONE, Vol. 11.
2016 article
Performance of genomic prediction within and across generations in maritime pine
Bartholomé, J., Heerwaarden, J. V., Isik, F., Boury, C., Vidal, M., Plomion, C., & Bouffier, L. (2016, August 11). BMC Genomics, Vol. 17.
2016 journal article
Quantitative trait loci influencing forking defects in an outbred pedigree of loblolly pine
BMC Genetics, 17(1).
2016 article
Variation in needle and cone characteristics and seed germination ability of Abies bornmuelleriana and Abies equi-trojani populations from Turkey
KURT, Y., FRAMPTON, J., ISIK, F., LANDGREN, C., & CHASTAGNER, G. (2016, January 1). TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, Vol. 40, pp. 169–176.
2015 chapter
Acceleration of Forest and Fruit Tree Domestication by Genomic Selection
In Advances in Botanical Research (Vol. 74, pp. 93–124).
2015 article
Genomic selection in maritime pine
Isik, F., Bartholomé, J., Farjat, A., Chancerel, E., Raffin, A., Sanchez, L., … Bouffier, L. (2015, August 18). Plant Science, Vol. 242, pp. 108–119.
2015 article
High‐density SNP assay development for genetic analysis in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
Plomion, C., Bartholomé, J., Lesur, I., Boury, C., Rodríguez‐Quilón, I., Lagraulet, H., … González‐Martínez, S. C. (2015, September 11). Molecular Ecology Resources, Vol. 16, pp. 574–587.
2015 journal article
Modeling Climate Change Effects on the Height Growth of Loblolly Pine
Forest Science, 61(4), 703–715.
Contributors: A. Farjat n, n , B. Reich n , R. Whetten n & S. McKeand n
2015 journal article
Seedling Evaluation of Atlantic Coastal and Piedmont Sources of Pinus taeda L. and Their Hybrids for Cold Hardiness
Forest Science, 61(1), 169–175.
2014 journal article
Effects of Inbreeding on Growth and Quality Traits in Loblolly Pine
Forest Science, 61(3), 579–585.
2014 article
Genetic Analysis of Diallel Progeny Test Data Using Factor Analytic Linear Mixed Models
Ogut, F., Maltecca, C., Whetten, R., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2014, January 26). Forest Science, Vol. 60, pp. 119–127.
Contributors: F. Ogut n, C. Maltecca n , R. Whetten n , S. Mckeand n & n
2014 journal article
Genetics of Stem Forking and Ramicorn Branches in a Cloned Loblolly Pine Family
Forest Science, 60(2), 360–366.
2014 article
Genome-wide distribution of genetic diversity and linkage disequilibrium in a mass-selected population of maritime pine
Plomion, C., Chancerel, E., Endelman, J., Lamy, J.-B., Mandrou, E., Lesur, I., … Bouffier, L. (2014, January 1). BMC Genomics, Vol. 15, p. 171.
2014 article
Genomic selection in forest tree breeding: the concept and an outlook to the future
Isik, F. (2014, March 28). New Forests, Vol. 45, pp. 379–401.
2014 journal article
Height-Diameter Relationships for Different Genetic Planting Stock of Loblolly Pine at Age 6
Forest Science, 61(3), 424–428.
2014 article
Modeling genetic effects on growth of diverse provenances and families of loblolly pine across optimum and deficient nutrient regimes
Smith, B. C., Bullock, B. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2014, July 22). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 44, pp. 1453–1461.
2014 journal article
Systems Biology of Lignin Biosynthesis in Populus trichocarpa: Heteromeric 4-Coumaric Acid:Coenzyme A Ligase Protein Complex Formation, Regulation, and Numerical Modeling
Systems Biology of Lignin Biosynthesis in Populus trichocarpa: Heteromeric 4-Coumaric Acid:Coenzyme A Ligase Protein Complex Formation, Regulation, and Numerical Modeling. The Plant Cell, 26(3), 876–893.
Contributors: H. Chen n, J. Song n, J. Wang n , Y. Lin n, J. Ducoste n , C. Shuford n, J. Liu n, Q. Li n
2014 article
Variation in Stem Taper and Growth Traits in a Clonal Trial of Loblolly Pine
Wood, E. R., Bullock, B. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2014, July 24). Forest Science, Vol. 61, pp. 76–82.
2013 journal article
Genomic Estimated Breeding Values Using Genomic Relationship Matrices in a Cloned Population of Loblolly Pine
G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics, 3(5), 909–916.
2013 article
Modern Advances in Tree Breeding
El-Kassaby, Y. A., Isik, F., & Whetten, R. W. (2013, October 12). Forestry Sciences, pp. 441–459.
2012 article
Genetic Improvement of Sawtimber Potential in Loblolly Pine
Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2012, April 23). Forest Science, Vol. 58, pp. 168–177.
2012 article
Genetic variation in resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in seedlings of two Turkish Abies species
Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Benson, D. M. (2012, July 17). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 9, pp. 53–63.
2012 article
SNP markers trace familial linkages in a cloned population of Pinus taeda—prospects for genomic selection
Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Isik, F., Maltecca, C., Wegrzyn, J., Neale, D., McKeand, S., & Whetten, R. (2012, May 30). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 8, pp. 1307–1318.
Contributors: J. Zapata-Valenzuela n, n , C. Maltecca n , J. Wegrzyn *, D. Neale *, S. McKeand n , R. Whetten n
2011 journal article
Effects of propagule type on genetic parameters of wood density and growth in a loblolly pine progeny test at ages 10 and 11 years
Tree Genetics & Genomes, 7(6), 1147–1158.
2011 journal article
Genetic effects on transpiration, canopy conductance, stomatal sensitivity to vapour pressure deficit, and cavitation resistance in loblolly pine
Ecohydrology, 4(2), 168–182.
2011 journal article
Genetic variation in Pinus taeda wood properties predicted using non-destructive techniques
Annals of Forest Science, 68(2), 283–293.
2011 article
Genomic selection in loblolly pine - from lab to field
Isik, F., Whetten, R., Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Ogut, F., & McKeand, S. (2011, September 13). BMC Proceedings, Vol. 5.
2011 article
In situ wood quality assessment in Douglas-fir
El-Kassaby, Y. A., Mansfield, S., Isik, F., & Stoehr, M. (2011, January 6). Tree Genetics & Genomes, Vol. 7, pp. 553–561.
2011 journal article
Interactions of Fr genes and mixed-pathogen inocula in the loblolly pine-fusiform rust pathosystem
Tree Genetics & Genomes, 8(1), 15–25.
2010 journal article
Genetic variation of stem forking in loblolly pine
Forest Science, 56(5), 429–436.
2010 journal article
Prediction of whole-stem alpha-cellulose yield, lignin content, and wood density in juvenile and mature loblolly pine
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 34(2), 84–90.
2010 journal article
Selection efficiency for solid wood traits in pinus taeda using time-of-flight acoustic and micro-drill resistance methods
Forest Science, 56(3), 233–241.
2009 article
Genetic resistance of spruce to gall-forming adelgids (Hemiptera: Adelgidae)
Bains, B., Isik, F., Strong, W. B., Jaquish, B., McLean, J. A., & El-Kassaby, Y. A. (2009, December 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 39, pp. 2536–2541.
2009 article
Genetic variation and relationships to growth traits for microfibril angle, wood density and modulus of elasticity in a Picea abies clonal trial in southern Sweden
Gräns, D., Hannrup, B., Isik, F., Lundqvist, S.-O., & McKeand, S. (2009, November 30). Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 24, pp. 494–503.
2009 article
Relationships between acoustic variables and different measures of stiffness in standing Pinus taeda trees
Mora, C. R., Schimleck, L. R., Isik, F., Mahon, J. M., Clark, A., & Daniels, R. F. (2009, August 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 39, pp. 1421–1429.
2008 article
An Evaluation of Selection for Volume Growth in Loblolly Pine
Sherrill, J. R., Mullin, T. J., Bullock, B. P., Mckeand, S. E., Purnell, R. C., Gumpert, M. L., & Isik, F. (2008, December 1). Silvae Genetica/Silvae Genetica, Vol. 57, pp. 22–28.
2008 article
Analysis of cellulose microfibril angle using a linear mixed model in Pinus taeda clones
Isik, F., Gumpertz, M., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & Sun, X. (2008, June 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 38, pp. 1676–1689.
2008 article
Erratum: Resistance of Pinus taeda families under artificial inoculations with diverse fusiform rust pathogen populations and comparison with field trials
Isik, F., Amerson, H. V., Whetten, R. W., Garcia, S. A., Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2008, December 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 38, p. 3151.
2008 journal article
Forestry and natural resource management in Turkey
Sylvanet, 21, 9–10.
2008 article
Genetic Parameter Estimates for Growth Traits from Diallel Tests of Loblolly Pine Throughout the Southeastern United States
Mckeand, S. E., Li, B., Grissom, J. E., Isik, F., & Jayawickrama, K. J. S. (2008, December 1). Silvae Genetica/Silvae Genetica, Vol. 57, pp. 101–110.
2008 article
Near Infrared Calibration Models for the Estimation of Wood Density in Pinus Taeda Using Repeated Sample Measurements
Mora, C. R., Schimleck, L. R., & Isik, F. (2008, January 1). Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Vol. 16, pp. 517–528.
2008 article
Prediction of wood density breeding values of Pinus taeda elite parents from unbalanced data: A method for adjustment of site and age effects using common checklots
Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & McKeand, S. (2008, January 1). Annals of Forest Science, Vol. 65, pp. 406–406.
2008 journal article
Resistance of Pinus taeda families under artificial inoculations with diverse fusiform rust pathogen populations and comparison with field trials
Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(10), 2687–2696.
2007 conference paper
Genetic Variation in the Economic Value of Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) Christmas Trees in North Carolina, USA
Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO.
2007 conference paper
Improvements in stem form and growth of elite genotypes in loblolly pine
Proceedings of the 29th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 108–111.
2007 article
The impact of over-exploitation on the genetic structure of Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) populations determined by RAPD markers
Lise, Y., Kaya, Z., Isik, F., Sabuncu, R., Kandemir, I., & Önde, S. (2007, January 1). Silva Fennica, Vol. 41, pp. 211–220.
2007 conference paper
Using markers in breeding, testing and selection in loblolly pine ? current and future research.
Conference Proceedings.
2007 article
Using markers in breeding, testing and selection in loblolly pine: Current and future research
GENECAR Meeting: Application of DNA Based Tools for Genetic Research, Molecular Breeding, Management and Monitoring of Genetic Resources.
2006 article
Genetic variation and genotype by environment interactions of juvenile wood chemical properties inPinus taedaL.
Sykes, R., Li, B., Isik, F., Kadla, J., & Chang, H.-M. (2006, December 1). Annals of Forest Science, Vol. 63, pp. 897–904.
2006 conference paper
Low input improvement of Christmas trees
Proceedings, IUFRO Division 2 Joint Conference : low input breeding and genetic conservation of forest tree species : 9-13 October 2006 Antalya Turkey, 60.
2006 conference paper
Marker aided selection of loblolly pine clones
Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Symposium.
2006 journal article
Perspectives on Turkey
Limbs & Needles, 33(2), 17–19.
2006 journal article
Perspectives on forestry in Turkey
Sylvanet, 19(1), 13–15.
2006 conference paper
Predicting whole-stem wood properties in loblolly pine
Information Exchange Group 40 Conference, Incorporating Genetic Advances into Forest Productivity Systems: Value for All Landowners. Exchange Group 40 Conference, Incorporating Genetic Advances into Forest Productivity Systems: Value for All Landowners., 40.
2006 conference paper
Prediction of whole-stem solid wood properties of superior loblolly pine clones for deployment
Information Exchange Group 40 Conference, Incorporating Genetic Advances into Forest Productivity Systems: Value for All Landowners, 40, 25.
2005 journal article
Genetic Improvement of Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.) for Christmas Tree Production.
Forest Genetics, 11, 137–147.
2005 journal article
Genetic improvement of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.) for Christmas tree production
Forest Genetics, 11, 137–147.
2005 conference paper
Genetic variation in MFA, MOE and wood density among clones of Pinus taeda L.
28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 28.
2005 article
Genotypic selectivity of test environments on different ecological zones
10th European Ecological Congress, Vol. 10.
2005 article
Predicted genetic gains and testing efficiency from two loblolly pine clonal trials
Isik, F., Goldfarb, B., LeBude, A., Li, B., & McKeand, S. (2005, July 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 35, pp. 1754–1766.
2005 article
The distribution of genetic parameter estimates and confidence intervals from small disconnected diallels
Isik, F., Boos, D. D., & Li, B. (2005, March 7). Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Vol. 110, pp. 1236–1243.
2005 conference paper
Variation of a-cellulose content and related metabolites during wood formation in loblolly pine
13th ISWFPC Proceedings, 13.
2004 conference paper
Advance and Challenges in Clonal Forestry with Rooted Cuttings of Loblolly Pine
In B. Li & S. McKeand (Eds.), Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in the Age of Genomics: Progress and Future, IUFRO Joint Conference of Division 2, Conference Proceedings (p. 41).
Ed(s): B. Li & S. McKeand
2004 conference paper
Breeding and selection strategies for full-sib families and clones in Loblolly pine
IEG-40 Meeting.
2004 conference paper
Cloned genotypes are more efficient than seedlings for indirect selection
In B. Li & S. McKeand (Eds.), Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in the Age of Genomics: Progress and Future, IUFRO Joint Conference of Division 2, Conference Proceedings (p. 465).
Ed(s): B. Li & S. McKeand
2004 article
Cloned progeny testing for within-family selection in forest tree improvement programs
IUFRO Joint Conference of Division 2: Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in the Age of Genomics: Progress and Future, Vol. 2.
2004 conference paper
Deployment issues: what kinds of research, development and demonstration activities are needed to address critical topics, such as public concerns, performance monitoring, and technologies for merchandising harvested clones?
Conference Proceedings.
2004 article
Deployment issues: what kinds of research, development and demonstration activities are needed to address critical topics, such as public concerns, performance monitoring, and technologies for merchandising harvested clones?
Agenda 2020 Technology Summit II: Meeting the Challenge of Deployment.
2004 article
Efficiency of clones versus seedlings for correlated response of wood density
IEG-40 Meeting.
2004 journal article
Efficiency of seedlings and rooted cuttings for testing and selection in Pinus taeda
Forest Science, 50(1), 44–53.
2004 conference paper
Environmental factors that determine within-species variation
Turkish Red Pine National Ecology and Environment Congress.
2004 journal article
Genetic improvement of Pinus virginiana Mill. for Christmas tree production
Forest Genetics, 11(2), 139.
2004 journal article
Genetic variation in physiochemical wood properties in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.)
TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 3–8.
2004 article
Genetics of Mediterranean conifers: a brief report on three conifer species in Turkey
IUFRO Joint Conference of Division 2: Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding in the Age of Genomics: Progress and Future, Vol. 2.
2004 article
Hybrid heterosis of Larix decidua and L. leptolepis in US and implications on breeding strategies
Proceedings of International Symposium Larix, Vol. 2.
2004 article
Producing rooted cutting reforestation stock of Loblolly pine: progress and challenges
IEG-40 Meeting.
2004 journal article
Time trend of genetic parameters in growth traits of Pinus taeda L.
Silvae Genetica, 52(3), 114–121.
2003 journal article
Estimates of additive, dominance and epistatic genetic variances from a clonally replicated test of loblolly pine
Forest Science, 49(1), 77–88.
2003 article
Four-year results from a clonal test of loblolly pine
Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 42.
2003 article
Genetic improvement of virginia pine for christmas tree production
Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 31.
2003 journal article
Genetic variation of juvenile wood properties in a loblolly pine progeny test
TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 08-.
2003 article
Genetic variation of juvenile wood properties in loblolly pine diallel test
Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 27.
2003 article
Rapid assessment of wood density of live trees using the Resistograph for selection in tree improvement programs
Isik, F., & Li, B. (2003, December 1). Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Vol. 33, pp. 2426–2435.
2003 journal article
Time trend of genetic parameter estimates in growth traits of Pinus Taeda L
Silvae Genetica, 52, 114–121.
2003 article
Variation in estimation of genetic parameters from small disconnected diallel mating
Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 20.
2003 article
Variation in juvenile traits of natural black poplar (Populus nigra L.) clones in Turkey
Isik, F., & Toplu, F. (2003, September 16). New Forests, Vol. 27, pp. 175–187.
2003 article
Volume gains of loblolly pine rooted clones at age 10 on two sites in Florida and Alabama
Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 43.
2002 article
Annual shoot growth components related to growth of Pinus brutia
Isik, F., Isik, K., Yildirim, T., & Li, B. (2002, January 1). Tree Physiology, Vol. 22, pp. 51–58.
2002 article
Clonal variation of flower production in a Pinus brutia seed orchard
Proc. of International Conference on Conversation, Regeneration and Restoration of Mediterranean Pines and Their Ecosystems. MEDPINE 2, p. 30.
2002 journal article
Effects of nursery characteristics on field survival and growth of loblolly pine rooted cuttings
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 26(4), 207–213.
2002 article
Seedling vs clonal testing options for loblolly pine
Proc. of Silviculture and Genetic Impact on Productivity of Southern Pine Forests. IEG-40 Meeting.
2002 article
Using Resistograph to estimate genetic parameters from progeny trials and comparison with actual wood density
Proc. of Rocky Mountain Ecosystems: Diversity, Complexity and Interactions. Joint Meeting of 17th North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association, Vol. 17, p. 59.
2001 conference paper
Comparison of genetic variances estimated from seedlings and rooted cuttings of the same families of Loblolly pine
Proceedings of the 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 26, 143–146. Athens, GA : Georgia Center for Continuing Education, the University of Georgia.
2001 conference paper
Effects of water stress on the adaptive traits of Pinus brutia natural populations and families in a nursery trial
Proc. Global physiological and molecular responses to climatic stress of three Mediterranean conifers. Consequences for optimal use, conservation and sustainable improvement of their genetic resources.
2001 article
Genetic variation in wood density and its measurement using the Resistograph
Proc. 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 26, p. 120.
2001 conference paper
Genetic variation in wood density and its measurement using the Resistograph
Proc. 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 26.
2000 journal article
Provenance variation and provenance-site interaction in Pinus brutia TEN.: Consequences on the defining of breeding zones
Silvae Genetica, 49(4-5), 213–223.
2000 article
Shoot growth patterns related to growth and adaptation of Pinus brutia
Bildiri, IUFRO XXI World Forestry Congress, Vol. 11.
1999 report
Fifth year results of Pinus brutia provenance trials
(Technical Bulletin No. 11). Antalya, Turkey: Western Mediterranean Forest Research Institute.
1999 journal article
Genetic variation in Pinus brutia in Turkey: I. Growth, biomass and stem quality traits
Forest Genetics, 6, 89–99.
1999 conference paper
Genetic variation in growth, biomass and stem quality traits in Pinus brutia in southern Turkey
25th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 25, 88–92.
1998 conference paper
Differentiation of Pinus brutia populations revealed by principal component analysis
The Proceedings of International Symposium on in-situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Diversity, 257–264.
1998 conference paper
Efforts on conservation of forest genetic resources in Turkey
IUFRO All Division 2 Conference on Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement.
1998 journal article
Genetic variation in Pinus brutia in Turkey: II. Branching and crown traits
Silvae Genetica, 48, 293–302.
1998 report
Genetic variation, heritability and genetic gains from Pinus brutia Ten. Provenance-progeny trials
(Technical Bulletin No. 7). Antalya, Turkey: Western Mediterranean Forest Research Institute.
1998 conference paper
Results from an eighteen year old Pinus brutia provenance-progeny trials
Forestry Symposium in 75th Anniversary of Turkish Republic, 75.
1998 journal article
The effect of prescribed fire on the regeneration of Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani A. Rich) in Kas, Antalya locality
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 22, 399–404.
1997 journal article
The pattern of genetic variation in shoot growth of Pinus brutia populations sampled from the Taurus Mountains
Silvae Genetica, 46, 73–81.
1996 conference paper
Differentiation of Pinus brutia populations revealed by principal component analysis
The International Symposium on In-Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources.
1993 conference paper
Genetic variation in Pinus brutia TEN. populations along the a transect from the sea level to high elevations: Seedling traits.
International Pinus brutia Symposium, 243–253.
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