Fikret Isik

Goda, K., & Isik, F. (2024, March 14). Optimal Mating of Pinus taeda L. Under Different Scenarios Using Differential Evolution Algorithm. FOREST SCIENCE, Vol. 3. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxad052

Walker, T. D., Maynor, J. A., Isik, F., Heine, A. J., Whetten, R. W., Payn, K. G., … McKeand, S. E. (2024, April 17). Stem Defect Rates and Ice Storm Damage for Families of Pinus taeda from Coastal and Piedmont Provenances Planted on a North Carolina Piedmont Site. FOREST SCIENCE, Vol. 4. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxae016

Alan, M., Payn, K., Mckeand, S., & Isik, F. (2023). Genetic Parameter Estimates from a Polymix Breeding Population of Pinus taeda L. Forest Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxad006

Lin, Y.-M., Shalizi, M. N., Walker, T. D. D., Lauer, E., Carrasco, C. D. D., Gujjula, K. R., … Isik, F. (2023). Low-density AgriSeq targeted genotyping-by-sequencing markers are efficient for pedigree quality control in Pinus taeda L. breeding. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 19(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-023-01608-8

Shalizi, M. N., Walker, T. D., Heine, A. J., Payn, K. G., Isik, F., Bullock, B. P., & McKeand, S. E. (2023, February 3). Performance Based on Measurements from Individual-Tree Progeny Tests Strongly Predicts Early Stand Yield in Loblolly Pine. FOREST SCIENCE, Vol. 2. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxad002

Goda, K., & Isik, F. (2022). AgMate: An Optimal Mating Software for Monoecious Species. A LongTerm Breeding Example for
            <i>Pinus taeda
            L. AgriRxiv, 2022. https://doi.org/10.31220/agrirxiv.2022.00145

Borthakur, D., Busov, V., Cao, X. H., Du, Q., Gailing, O., Isik, F., … Wei, H. (2022). Current status and trends in forest genomics. Forestry Research, 2(1), 0–0. https://doi.org/10.48130/fr-2022-0011

Shalizi, M. N., Payn, K. G., & Isik, F. (2022). Genetic linkage between the training and selection sets impacts the predictive ability of SNP markers in a cloned population of Pinus taeda L. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-021-01532-9

Isik, F. (2022). Genomic Prediction of Complex Traits in Perennial Plants: A Case for Forest Trees. In Methods in Molecular Biology (pp. 493–520). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2205-6_18

Shalizi, M. N., Payn, K. G., Walker, T. D., Isik, F., Heine, A. J., & McKeand, S. E. (2022). Long-term evaluation of intra- and inter-provenance hybrids of loblolly pine in the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 522. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120469

Goda, K., & Isik, F. (2022, July 19). Optimal mating of Pinus taeda L. under different scenarios using differential evolution algorithm. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.18.500513

Heine, A. J., Walker, T. D., Jett, J. B., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2022, December 14). Pollination Bag Type Affects Ovule Development and Seed Yields in Pinus taeda L. FOREST SCIENCE, Vol. 12. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxac052

Jackson, C., Christie, N., Reynolds, S. M., Marais, G. C., Tii‐kuzu, Y., Caballero, M., … Myburg, A. A. (2021). A genome‐wide SNP genotyping resource for tropical pine tree species. Molecular Ecology Resources, 22(2), 695–710. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.13484

Lauer, E., & Isik, F. (2021). Correction: Major QTL confer race-nonspecific resistance in the co-evolved Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme-Pinus taeda pathosystem. Heredity, 7. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41437-021-00458-1

Grans, D., Isik, F., Purnell, R. C., Peszlen, I. M., & McKeand, S. E. (2021). Genetic Variation and the Effect of Herbicide and Fertilization Treatments on Wood Quality Traits in Loblolly Pine. FOREST SCIENCE, 67(5), 564–573. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxab026

Chan, J. M., & Isik, F. (2021). Genetic Variation in Frost Tolerance, Uromycladium acaciae Rust Resistance, and Growth in an Acacia mearnsii Population. FOREST SCIENCE, 67(5), 574–586. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxab032

Alan, M., & Isik, F. (2021). Genetic relationships between terminal shoot length, number of flushes and height in a 4-year-old progeny test of Pinus brutia Ten. ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE, 78(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-021-01040-9

Xu, J., Nielsen, U. B., Isik, F., Jensen, M., & Hansen, O. K. (2021). Genetic variation and inheritance of susceptibility to Neonectria neomacrospora and Christmas tree traits in a progeny test of Nordmann fir. ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE, 78(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-021-01039-2

Mphahlele, M. M., Isik, F., Hodge, G. R., & Myburg, A. A. (2021). Genomic Breeding for Diameter Growth and Tolerance to Leptocybe Gall Wasp and Botryosphaeria/Teratosphaeria Fungal Disease Complex in Eucalyptus grandis. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.638969

Shalizi, M. N., Cumbie, W. P., & Isik, F. (2021). Genomic prediction for fusiform rust disease incidence in a large cloned population of Pinus taeda. G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS, 11(9). https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab235

Lauer, E., & Isik, F. (2021, June 25). Major QTL confer race-nonspecific resistance in the co-evolved Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme-Pinus taeda pathosystem. HEREDITY, Vol. 6. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41437-021-00451-8

Lauer, E., Holland, J., & Isik, F. (2022). 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. G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab405

Maynor, J. A., Isik, F., Walker, T. D., Whetten, R. W., Heine, A. J., Payn, K. G., & McKeand, S. E. (2021). Provenance and Family Variation in Biomass Potential of Loblolly Pine in the Piedmont of North Carolina. FOREST SCIENCE, 67(3), 312–320. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxaa056

Walker, T. D., Cumbie, W. P., & Isik, F. (2022). Single-Step Genomic Analysis Increases the Accuracy of Within-Family Selection in a Clonally Replicated Population of Pinus taeda L. FOREST SCIENCE, 68(1), 37–52. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxab054

Caballero, M., Lauer, E., Bennett, J., Zaman, S., McEvoy, S., Acosta, J., … Isik, F. (2021). Toward genomic selection in Pinus taeda: Integrating resources to support array design in a complex conifer genome. APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.1002/aps3.11439

Shalizi, M. N., Gezan, S. A., McKeand, S. E., Sherrill, J. R., Cumbie, W. P., Whetten, R. W., & Isik, F. (2020). 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. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxaa016

Calleja-Rodriguez, A., Pan, J., Funda, T., Chen, Z., Baison, J., Isik, F., … Wu, H. X. (2020). Evaluation of the efficiency of genomic versus pedigree predictions for growth and wood quality traits in Scots pine. BMC GENOMICS, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07188-4

Mphahlele, M. M., Isik, F., Mostert-O'Neill, M. M., Reynolds, S. M., Hodge, G. R., & Myburg, A. A. (2020). Expected benefits of genomic selection for growth and wood quality traits inEucalyptus grandis. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 16(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-020-01443-1

Lauer, E., Sims, A., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2021). Genetic Parameters and Genotype-by-Environment Interactions in Regional Progeny Tests of Pinus taeda L. in the Southern USA. FOREST SCIENCE, 67(1), 60–71. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxaa035

Heine, A. J., Walker, T. D., McKeand, S. E., Jett, J. B., & Isik, F. (2020). 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. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxaa013

Frey, G. E., Durmus, T., Sills, E. O., Isik, F., & Comer, M. M. (2020). Potential Alternative Tree Species as Substrates for Forest Farming of Log-grown Shiitake Mushrooms in the Southeastern United States. HORTTECHNOLOGY, 30(6), 741-+. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04721-20

Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2019). Fourth cycle breeding and testing strategy for Pinus taeda in the NC State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 15(5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1377-y

Walker, T. D., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2019). 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. https://doi.org/10.1093/forsci/fxz002

Shalizi, M. N., & Isik, F. (2019). Genetic parameter estimates and GxE interaction in a large cloned population of Pinus taeda L. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1352-7

Chan, J. M., & Isik, F. (2019). Genetic variation in resistance to Uromycladium acaciae fungus, growth, gummosis, and stem form in Acacia mearnsii populations. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1341-x

Calleja-Rodriguez, A., Pan, J., Funda, T., Chen, Z.-Q., Baison, J., Isik, F., … Wu, H. X. (2019). Genomic prediction accuracies and abilities for growth and wood quality traits of Scots pine, using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) data. https://doi.org/10.1101/607648

Wang, J. P., Matthews, M. L., Williams, C. M., Shi, R., Yang, C., Tunlaya-Anukit, S., … Chiang, V. L. (2018). Improving wood properties for wood utilization through multi-omics integration in lignin biosynthesis. Nature Communications, 9(1), 1579. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-03863-z

Grattapaglia, D., Silva-Junior, O. B., Resende, R. T., Cappa, E. P., Muller, B. S. F., Tan, B., … El-Kassaby, Y. A. (2018). [Review of Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Converge to Accelerate Forest Tree Breeding]. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01693

Spitzer, J., Isik, F., Whetten, R. W., Farjat, A. E., & McKeand, S. E. (2017). Correspondence of Loblolly Pine Response for Fusiform Rust Disease from Local and Wide-Ranging Tests in the Southern United States. FOREST SCIENCE, 63(5), 496–503. https://doi.org/10.5849/fs-2016-093r1

Spitzer, J., Isik, F., Whetten, R., Farjat, A., & McKeand, S. (2017). Correspondence of Loblolly Pine Response for Fusiform Rust Disease from Local and Wide-Ranging Tests in the Southern United States. Forest Science. https://doi.org/10.5849/fs-2016-093

Isik, F., Holland, J., & Maltecca, C. (2017). Genetic Data Analysis for Plant and Animal Breeding. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55177-7

Duran, R., Isik, F., Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Balocchi, C., & Valenzuela, S. (2017). Genomic predictions of breeding values in a cloned Eucalyptus globulus population in Chile. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-017-1158-4

Farjat, A., Reich, B. J., Guinness, J., Whetten, R., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2017). Optimal Seed Deployment Under Climate Change Using Spatial Models: Application to Loblolly Pine in the Southeastern US. Journal of the American Statistical Association, 112(519), 909–920. https://doi.org/10.1080/01621459.2017.1292179

Farjat, A. E., Chamblee, A. K., Isik, F., Whetten, R. W., & McKeand, S. E. (2017). Variation among Loblolly Pine Seed Sources across Diverse Environments in the Southeastern United States. Forest Science, 63(1), 39–48. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.15-107

Wang, J. P., Tunlaya-Anukit, S., Shi, R., Yeh, T.-F., Chuang, L., Isik, F., … Chiang, V. L. (2016). A Proteomic-Based Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Monolignol Biosynthetic Protein Abundance and Lignin Content Using Transgenic<i>Populus trichocarpa. In V. C. Kumi Yoshida & S. Quideau (Eds.), Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research (Vol. 5, pp. 89–107). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118883303.ch4

Whetten, R., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. (2016). Factors Influencing Productivity of Pine Biomass in the Southeastern United States. In On biofuels in the Southeast. Auburn, AL: Auburn University.

Grans, D., Isik, F., Purnell, R. C., & McKeand, S. E. (2016). Genetic Variation in Response to Herbicide and Fertilization Treatments for Growth and Form Traits in Loblolly Pine. FOREST SCIENCE, 62(6), 633–640. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.16-029

Isik, F., Bartholome, J., Farjat, A., Chancerel, E., Raffin, A., Sanchez, L., … Bouffier, L. (2016). Genomic selection in maritime pine. PLANT SCIENCE, 242, 108–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2015.08.006

Bartholome, J., Bink, M. C. A. M., Heerwaarden, J., Chancerel, E., Boury, C., Lesur, I., … Plomion, C. (2016). Linkage and Association Mapping for Two Major Traits Used in the Maritime Pine Breeding Program: Height Growth and Stem Straightness. PLOS ONE, 11(11). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165323

Bartholome, J., Van Heerwaarden, J., Isik, F., Boury, C., Vidal, M., Plomion, C., & Bouffier, L. (2016). Performance of genomic prediction within and across generations in maritime pine. BMC GENOMICS, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-016-2879-8

Xiong, J. S., McKeand, S. E., Isik, F., Wegrzyn, J., Neale, D. B., Zeng, Z.-B., … Whetten, R. W. (2016). Quantitative trait loci influencing forking defects in an outbred pedigree of loblolly pine. BMC Genetics, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-016-0446-6

Kurt, Y., Frampton, J., Isik, F., Landgren, C., & Chastagner, G. (2016). Variation in needle and cone characteristics and seed germination ability of Abies bornmuelleriana and Abies equi-trojani populations from Turkey. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 40(2), 169–176. https://doi.org/10.3906/tar-1502-101

Isik, F., Kumar, S., Martínez-García, P. J., Iwata, H., & Yamamoto, T. (2015). Acceleration of Forest and Fruit Tree Domestication by Genomic Selection. In Advances in Botanical Research (Vol. 74, pp. 93–124). https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.abr.2015.05.002

Ford, G. A., McKeand, S. E., Jett, J. B., & Isik, F. (2015). Effects of Inbreeding on Growth and Quality Traits in Loblolly Pine. Forest Science, 61(3), 579–585. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.13-185

Egbäck, S., Bullock, B. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2015). Height-Diameter Relationships for Different Genetic Planting Stock of Loblolly Pine at Age 6. Forest Science, 61(3), 424–428. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.14-015

Plomion, C., Bartholome, J., Lesur, I., Boury, C., Rodriguez-Quilon, I., Lagraulet, H., … Gonzalez-Martinez, S. C. (2016). High-density SNP assay development for genetic analysis in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster). MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES, 16(2), 574–587. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.12464

Farjat, A. E., Isik, F., Reich, B. J., Whetten, R. W., & McKeand, S. E. (2015). Modeling Climate Change Effects on the Height Growth of Loblolly Pine. Forest Science, 61(4), 703–715. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.14-075

Zapata-Valenzuela, J. A., Ogut, F., Kegley, A., Cumbie, P., Isik, F., Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2015). Seedling Evaluation of Atlantic Coastal and Piedmont Sources of <i>Pinus taeda</i> L. and Their Hybrids for Cold Hardiness. Forest Science, 61(1), 169–175. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.12-610

Wood, E. R., Bullock, B. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2015). Variation in Stem Taper and Growth Traits in a Clonal Trial of Loblolly Pine. FOREST SCIENCE, 61(1), 76–82. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.12-068

Ogut, F., Maltecca, C., Whetten, R., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2014). Genetic Analysis of Diallel Progeny Test Data Using Factor Analytic Linear Mixed Models. FOREST SCIENCE, 60(1), 119–127. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.12-108

Xiong, J. S., McKeand, S. E., Whetten, R. W., & Isik, F. T. (2014). Genetics of Stem Forking and Ramicorn Branches in a Cloned Loblolly Pine Family. Forest Science, 60(2), 360–366. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.12-018

Plomion, C., Chancerel, E., Endelman, J., Lamy, J.-B., Mandrou, E., Lesur, I., … Bouffier, L. (2014). Genome-wide distribution of genetic diversity and linkage disequilibrium in a mass-selected population of maritime pine. BMC GENOMICS, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2164-15-171

Isik, F. (2014). Genomic selection in forest tree breeding: the concept and an outlook to the future. NEW FORESTS, 45(3), 379–401. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-014-9422-z

Smith, B. C., Bullock, B. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2014). Modeling genetic effects on growth of diverse provenances and families of loblolly pine across optimum and deficient nutrient regimes. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 44(11), 1453–1461. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2013-0379

Chen, H.-C., Song, J., Wang, J. P., Lin, Y.-C., Ducoste, J., Shuford, C. M., … Chiang, V. L. (2014). Systems Biology of Lignin Biosynthesis in <i>Populus trichocarpa</i>: Heteromeric 4-Coumaric Acid:Coenzyme A Ligase Protein Complex Formation, Regulation, and Numerical Modeling. The Plant Cell, 26(3), 876–893. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.113.119685

Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Whetten, R. W., Neale, D., McKeand, S., & Isik, F. (2013). Genomic Estimated Breeding Values Using Genomic Relationship Matrices in a Cloned Population of Loblolly Pine. G3&#58; Genes|Genomes|Genetics, 3(5), 909–916. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.113.005975

El-Kassaby, Y. A., Isik, F., & Whetten, R. W. (2013, October). Modern Advances in Tree Breeding. Challenges and Opportunities for the World's Forests in the 21st Century, pp. 441–459. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7076-8_18

Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. E. (2012). Genetic Improvement of Sawtimber Potential in Loblolly Pine. FOREST SCIENCE, 58(2), 168–177. https://doi.org/10.5849/forsci.09-060

Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Benson, D. M. (2013). Genetic variation in resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in seedlings of two Turkish Abies species. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 9(1), 53–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-012-0529-0

Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Isik, F., Maltecca, C., Wegrzyn, J., Neale, D., McKeand, S., & Whetten, R. (2012). SNP markers trace familial linkages in a cloned population of Pinus taeda-prospects for genomic selection. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 8(6), 1307–1318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-012-0516-5

Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2011). 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-011-0402-6

Aspinwall, M. J., King, J. S., Domec, J.-C., McKeand, S. E., & Isik, F. (2011). Genetic effects on transpiration, canopy conductance, stomatal sensitivity to vapour pressure deficit, and cavitation resistance in loblolly pine. Ecohydrology, 4(2), 168–182. https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.197

Isik, F., Mora, C. R., & Schimleck, L. R. (2011). Genetic variation in Pinus taeda wood properties predicted using non-destructive techniques. Annals of Forest Science, 68(2), 283–293. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-011-0035-9

Isik, F., Whetten, R., Zapata-Valenzuela, J., Ogut, F., & McKeand, S. (2011). Genomic selection in loblolly pine - from lab to field. BMC Proceedings, 5(S7). https://doi.org/10.1186/1753-6561-5-s7-i8

El-Kassaby, Y. A., Mansfield, S., Isik, F., & Stoehr, M. (2011). In situ wood quality assessment in Douglas-fir. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 7(3), 553–561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-010-0355-1

Isik, F., Amerson, H. V., Whetten, R. W., Garcia, S. A., & McKeand, S. E. (2011). Interactions of Fr genes and mixed-pathogen inocula in the loblolly pine-fusiform rust pathosystem. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 8(1), 15–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-011-0416-0

Xiong, J. S., Isik, F., McKeand, S. E., & Whetten, R. W. (2010). Genetic variation of stem forking in loblolly pine. Forest Science, 56(5), 429–436.

Aspinwall, M. J., Li, B. L., McKeand, S. E., Isik, F., & Gumpertz, M. L. (2010). 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.

Eckard, J. T., Isik, F., Bullock, B., Li, B. L., & Gumpertz, M. (2010). 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.

Bains, B., Isik, F., Strong, W. B., Jaquish, B., McLean, J. A., & El-Kassaby, Y. A. (2009). Genetic resistance of spruce to gall-forming adelgids (Hemiptera: Adelgidae). CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 39(12), 2536–2541. https://doi.org/10.1139/x09-164

Grans, D., Hannrup, B., Isik, F., Lundqvist, S.-O., & McKeand, S. (2009). 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. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 24(6), 494–503. https://doi.org/10.1080/02827580903280061

Mora, C. R., Schimleck, L. R., Isik, F., Mahon, J. M., Jr., Clark, A., III, & Daniels, R. F. (2009). Relationships between acoustic variables and different measures of stiffness in standing Pinus taeda trees. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE FORESTIERE, 39(8), 1421–1429. https://doi.org/10.1139/X09-062

Sherrill, J. R., Mullin, T. J., Bullock, B. P., McKeand, S. E., Purnell, R. C., Gumpertz, M. L., & Isik, F. (2008). An evaluation of selection for volume growth in loblolly pine. SILVAE GENETICA, 57(1), 22–28. https://doi.org/10.1515/sg-2008-0004

Isik, F., Gumpertz, M., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & Sun, X. (2008). Analysis of cellulose microfibril angle using a linear mixed model in Pinus taeda clones. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 38(6), 1676–1689. https://doi.org/10.1139/X08-010

Isik, F., & Bullock, B. (2008). Forestry and natural resource management in Turkey. Sylvanet, 21, 9–10.

McKeand, S. E., Li, B., Grissom, J. E., Isik, F., & Jayawickrama, K. J. S. (2008). Genetic parameter estimates for growth traits from diallel tests of loblolly pine throughout the southeastern United States. SILVAE GENETICA, 57(3), 101–110. https://doi.org/10.1515/sg-2008-0016

Mora, C. R., Schimleck, L. R., & Isik, F. (2008). Near infrared calibration models for the estimation of wood density in Pinus taeda using repeated sample measurements. JOURNAL OF NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY, 16(6), 517–528. https://doi.org/10.1255/jnirs.816

Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & McKeand, S. (2008). 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. ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE, 65(4). https://doi.org/10.1051/forest:2008018

Isik, F., Amerson, H. V., Whetten, R. W., Garcia, S. A., Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2008). Resistance of <i>Pinus taeda</i> families under artificial inoculations with diverse fusiform rust pathogen populations and comparison with field trials. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(10), 2687–2696. https://doi.org/10.1139/X08-111

Isik, F., Amerson, H. V., Whetten, R. W., Garcia, S. A., Li, B., & McKeand, S. E. (2008, December). Resistance of Pinus taeda families under artificial inoculations with diverse fusiform rust pathogen populations and comparison with field trials (vol 38, pg 2687, 2008). CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE FORESTIERE, Vol. 38, pp. 3151–3151. https://doi.org/10.1139/x08-910

Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Braham, A. (2007). 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.

Cumbie, W. P., McKeand, S. E., Espinoza, J., Isik, F., & Grissom, J. E. (2007). Improvements in stem form and growth of elite genotypes in loblolly pine. Proceedings of the 29th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 108–111.

Lise, Y., Kaya, Z., Isik, F., Sabuncu, R., Kandemir, I., & Onde, S. (2007). The impact of over-exploitation on the genetic structure of Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) populations determined by RAPD markers. SILVA FENNICA, 41(2), 211–220. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.291

Isik, F., Whetten, R., Garcia, S., Cumbie, P., McKeand, S., Grissom, J., & Batista, T. (2007). Using markers in breeding, testing and selection
in loblolly pine ? current and future research. Conference Proceedings.

Isik, F., Whetten, R., Garcia, S., Cumbie, P., McKeand, S., Grissom, J., & Batista, T. (2007). 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.

Sykes, R., Li, B., Isik, F., Kadla, J., & Chang, H.-M. (2006). Genetic variation and genotype by environment interactions of juvenile wood chemical properties in Pinus taeda L. ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE, 63(8), 897–904. https://doi.org/10.1051/forest:2006073

Frampton, J., & Isik, F. (2006). 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.

Isik, F., McKeand, S., Li, B., & Amerson, H. (2006). Marker aided selection of loblolly pine clones. Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Symposium.

Frampton, J., & Isik, F. (2006). Perspectives on Turkey. Limbs & Needles, 33(2), 17–19.

Isik, F., & Frampton, J. (2006). Perspectives on forestry in Turkey. Sylvanet, 19(1), 13–15.

Aspinwall, M., Li, B., McKeand, S., Isik, F., & Gumpertz, M. (2006). Predicting whole-stem wood properties in loblolly pine. Information Exchange Group 40 Conference, Incorporating Genetic Advances into Forest Productivity Systems: Value for All Landowners.
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Eckard, J. T., Isik, F., & Bullock, B. P. (2006). 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.

Isik, F. (2005). Genetic Improvement of Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.) for Christmas Tree Production. Forest Genetics, 11, 137–147.

Frampton, J., & Isik, F. (2005). Genetic improvement of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.) for Christmas tree production. Forest Genetics, 11, 137–147.

Isik, F., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2005). Genetic variation in MFA, MOE and wood density among clones of Pinus taeda L. 28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 28.

Isik, K., Isik, F., Kurt, Y., & Semiz, G. (2005). Genotypic selectivity of test environments on different ecological zones. 10th European Ecological Congress, Vol. 10.

Isik, F., Goldfarb, B., LeBude, A., Li, B. L., & McKeand, S. (2005). Predicted genetic gains and testing efficiency from two loblolly pine clonal trials. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH, 35(7), 1754–1766. https://doi.org/10.1139/X05-064

Isik, F., Boos, D. D., & Li, B. L. (2005). The distribution of genetic parameter estimates and confidence intervals from small disconnected diallels. THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS, 110(7), 1236–1243. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-005-1957-0

Morris, C. R., Goldfarb, B., Isik, F., Li, C. S., Chang, H.-M., Sederoff, R., & Kadla, J. F. (2005). Variation of a-cellulose content and related metabolites during wood formation in loblolly pine. 13th ISWFPC Proceedings, 13.

Goldfarb, B., LeBude, A., Isik, F., McKeand, S., & Li, B. (2004). 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).

Li, B., Jansson, G., Isik, F., & Godlfarb, B. (2004). Breeding and selection strategies for full-sib families and clones in Loblolly pine. IEG-40 Meeting.

Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., & McKeand, S. (2004). 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).

Isik, F., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2004). 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.

Goldfarb, B., McKeand, S. E., LeBude, A. V., Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., & Li, B. (2004). 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.

Goldfarb, B., McKeand, S. E., LeBude, A. V., Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., & Li, B. (2004). 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.

Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., & McKeand, S. (2004). Efficiency of clones versus seedlings for correlated response of wood density. IEG-40 Meeting.

Isik, F., Li, B. L., Frampton, J., & Goldfarb, B. (2004). Efficiency of seedlings and rooted cuttings for testing and selection in Pinus taeda. Forest Science, 50(1), 44–53.

Isik, K., Isik, F., Kaya, N., & Semiz, G. V. (2004). Environmental factors that determine within-species variation. Turkish Red Pine National Ecology and Environment Congress.

Frampton, J., & Isik, F. (2004). Genetic improvement of Pinus virginiana Mill. for Christmas tree production. Forest Genetics, 11(2), 139.

Sykes, R., Isik, F., Li, B., Kadla, J., & Chang, H.-M. (2004). Genetic variation in physiochemical wood properties in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 3–8.

Isik, K. O., H., I., F., & Siklar, S. (2004). 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.

Li, B., Belonger, P., & Isik, F. (2004). Hybrid heterosis of Larix decidua and L. leptolepis in US and implications on breeding strategies. Proceedings of International Symposium Larix, Vol. 2.

Goldfarb, B., LeBude, A., Gocke, M., Li, B., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. (2004). Producing rooted cutting reforestation stock of Loblolly pine: progress and challenges. IEG-40 Meeting.

Xiang, B., Li, B., & Isik, F. (2004). Time trend of genetic parameters in growth traits of Pinus taeda L. Silvae Genetica, 52(3), 114–121.

Isik, F., & Toplu, F. (2004). Variation in juvenile traits of natural black poplar (Populus nigra L.) clones in Turkey. NEW FORESTS, 27(2), 175–187. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025071515826

Isik, F., Li, B. L., & Frampton, J. (2003). Estimates of additive, dominance and epistatic genetic variances from a clonally replicated test of loblolly pine. Forest Science, 49(1), 77–88.

Goldfarb, B., Isik, F., LeBude, A., McKeand, S., & Li, B. (2003). Four-year results from a clonal test of loblolly pine. Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 42.

Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Rosier, C. (2003). Genetic improvement of virginia pine for christmas tree production. Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 31.

Sykes, R., Isik, F., Li, B. L., Kadla, J., & Chang, H. M. (2003). Genetic variation of juvenile wood properties in a loblolly pine progeny test. TAPPI Journal, 2(12), 08-.

Sykes, R., Isik, F., Li, B., Kadla, J., & Chang, H.-M. (2003). Genetic variation of juvenile wood properties in loblolly pine diallel test. Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 27.

Isik, F., & Li, B. L. (2003). Rapid assessment of wood density of live trees using the Resistograph for selection in tree improvement programs. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE FORESTIERE, 33(12), 2426–2435. https://doi.org/10.1139/X03-176

Isik, F., & Li, B.-L. (2003). Time trend of genetic parameter estimates in growth traits of Pinus Taeda L. Silvae Genetica, 52, 114–121.

Isik, F., & Li, B. (2003). Variation in estimation of genetic parameters from small disconnected diallel mating. Proc. 27th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 27, p. 20.

McCall, E., & Isik, F. (2003). 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.

Isik, F., Isik, K., Yildirim, T., & Li, B. L. (2002). Annual shoot growth components related to growth of Pinus brutia. TREE PHYSIOLOGY, 22(1), 51–58. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/22.1.51

Isik, K. K., S., I., F., & Cengiz, Y. (2002). 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.

Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Goldfarb, B. (2002). Effects of nursery characteristics on field survival and growth of loblolly pine rooted cuttings. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 26(4), 207–213.

Isik, F., Li, B., Frampton, J., & Goldfarb, G. (2002). Seedling vs clonal testing options for loblolly pine. Proc. of Silviculture and Genetic Impact on Productivity of Southern Pine Forests. IEG-40 Meeting.

Isik, F., & Li, B. (2002). 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.

Isik, F., Li, B., & Frampton, J. (2001). 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.

Isik, F., Keskin, S., Sabuncu, R., Sahin, M., Bas, N., & Kaya, Z. (2001). 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.

Isik, F., & Li, B. (2001). Genetic variation in wood density and its measurement using the Resistograph. Proc. 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, Vol. 26, p. 120.

Isik, F., & Li, B. (2001). Genetic variation in wood density and its measurement using the Resistograph. Proc. 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 26.

Isik, F., Keskin, S., & McKeand, S. (2000). Provenance variation and provenance-site interaction in Pinus brutia TEN.: Consequences on the defining of breeding zones. Silvae Genetica, 49(4-5), 213–223.

Isik, F., Isik, K., Yildirim, T., & Li, B. (2000). Shoot growth patterns related to growth and adaptation of Pinus brutia. Bildiri, IUFRO XXI World Forestry Congress, Vol. 11.

Cengiz, Y., Isik, F., & Keskin, S. (1999). Fifth year results of Pinus brutia provenance trials (Technical Bulletin No. 11). Antalya, Turkey: Western Mediterranean Forest Research Institute.

Isik, F., Isik, K., & Lee, S. J. (1999). Genetic variation in Pinus brutia in Turkey: I. Growth, biomass and stem quality traits. Forest Genetics, 6, 89–99.

Isik, F., Isik, K., & Lee, S. J. (1999). 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.

Isik, F. (1998). 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.

Isik, F. (1998). Efforts on conservation of forest genetic resources in Turkey. IUFRO All Division 2 Conference on Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement.

Isik, K., & Isik, F. (1998). Genetic variation in Pinus brutia in Turkey: II. Branching and crown traits. Silvae Genetica, 48, 293–302.

Isik, F. (1998). Genetic variation, heritability and genetic gains from Pinus brutia Ten. Provenance-progeny trials (Technical Bulletin No. 7). Antalya, Turkey: Western Mediterranean Forest Research Institute.

Isik, F., & Isik, K. (1998). Results from an eighteen year old Pinus brutia provenance-progeny trials. Forestry Symposium in 75th Anniversary of Turkish Republic, 75.

Boydak, M., Isik, F., & Dogan, B. (1998). 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.

Kaya, Z., & Isik, F. (1997). The pattern of genetic variation in shoot growth of Pinus brutia populations sampled from the Taurus Mountains. Silvae Genetica, 46, 73–81.

Isik, F. (1996). Differentiation of Pinus brutia populations revealed by principal component analysis. The International Symposium on In-Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources.

Isik, F., & Kaya, Z. (1993). 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.