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Genetics: Fraser Fir

Potter, K. M., Frampton, J., Josserand, S. A., and Nelson, C. D. (2010). Evolutionary history of two endemic Appalachian conifers revealed using microsatellite markers. Conservation Genetics, 11(4), 1499-1513.
Whetten, R., and Frampton, J. (2009). High-throughput DNA sequencing of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). In Ninth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 21-23.
Whetten, R. W., Valenzuela, S., and Frampton, I. (2009). Polymerase chain reaction of template for massively-parallel pyrosequencing. Journal of Biomolecular Techniques, 20(2), 128-134.
Conner, C. A. (2008). A model to project height, USDA grade, and economic value for Fraser fir Christmas trees. MS thesis, North Carolina State University.
Emerson, J. L., Frampton, J., and McKeand, S. E. (2008). Genetic variation in early growth and bud production among natural populations of Fraser fir. HortScience, 43(3), 661-666.
Potter, K. M., Frampton, J., Josserand, S. A., and Nelson, C. D. (2008). Genetic variation and population structure in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri): a microsatellite assessment of young trees. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(8), 2128-2137.
Conner, C. A., Bullock, B. P., and Frampton, J. (2007). Development of a model to project height, USDA grade, and economic value for Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) in North Carolina, USA. In Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 111.
Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Braham, A. (2007). Genetic Variation in the Economic Value of Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) Christmas Trees in North Carolina, USA. In Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 17.
Whetten, R., and Frampton, J. (2007). High throughput DNA sequencing of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). In Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 26-27.
Emerson, J. L., Frampton, J., and McKeand, S. E. (2006). Genetic variation of spring frost damage in 3-year-old Fraser fir Christmas tree plantations. HortScience, 41(7), 1531-1536.
Josserand, S. A., Potter, K. M., Johnson, G., Bowen, J. A., Frampton, J., and Nelson, C. D. (2006). Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). Molecular Ecology Notes, 6(1), 65-68.
Potter, K. (2006). Evolutionary history and genetic conservation of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri [Pursh] Poir. PhD thesis, North Carolina State University.
Balakshin, M. Y., Capanema, E. A., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., and Kadla, J. F. (2005). NMR studies on Fraser fir Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir. Lignins. Holzforschung 59(5): 488-496.
Emerson, J. L., Frampton, L. J., and McKeand, S. E. (2005). Genetic variation in young Fraser fir progeny tests. In Proceedings of the 28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference.
Potter, K. M., and Frampton, J. (2005). An ex situ gene conservation plan for Fraser fir. In Proceedings of the 28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. Conference Proceedings, pp. 148-159).
Potter, K. M., Frampton, J., Potter, K., and Hess, G. R. (2005). Fraser fir population size and pollen dispersal: a landscape genetics model. In 20th Annual Symposium for the US Regional Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology. Conference Proceedings.
Emerson, J. L. (2004). Genetic variation in young Fraser fir progeny tests. MS thesis, North Carolina State University.
Frampton, J. (2003). Genetic variation in Fraser fir. In Sixth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 28].
Potter, K. M., and Frampton, J. (2003). Genetic conservation and evolutionary history of naturally fragmented Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) populations. In Sixth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 171-172.
Frampton, J., & McKinney, D. (2002). The North Carolina Premium Fraser Fir Seed Cooperative. Limbs & Needles, 29(2), 10-13.
Frampton, J. (2001). Genetic improvement of Christmas trees. American Christmas Tree Journal, 48(2), 16-21. [http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/xmas/production-east/genetic-improvement-christmas-trees.pdf]
Frampton, J. (2001). North Carolina's Christmas tree genetics program. In Proceedings of the 26th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. Conference Proceedings, pp. 94-100.
Frampton, J. (2000). The Fraser fir progeny test series. Limbs & Needles, 27(3), 8-10.
Frampton, J. (1998). 1998 Fraser fir control pollinations. Limbs & Needles, 25(3), 8-9.
Frampton, J. (1997). Control-pollination of Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles, 24(2), 10-15.
Frampton, J. (1997). Geographic variation in Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles, 24(1), 6-13.
Frampton, J. (1997). Relationship among the Appalachian firs. Limbs & Needles, 24(1), 10-14.
Frampton, J., & McKinley, C. (1997). Clonal Christmas trees. Christmas Trees, 25(1), 18-20.
Frampton, J. (1996). The tree improvement process. Limbs & Needles, 23(4), 10-14.
McKeand, S. (1995). 1994 seed collection from natural stands of Fraser fir and plans for breeding and genetics research at NCSU. Limbs & Needles 22(1): 4, 6-7.

Genetics: Other Species

Kobliha, J., Stejskal, J., and Frampton, J. (2009). Czech-American fir hybridization research for purposes of Christmas tree production. In Ninth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 16-20.
Frampton, J., and Isik, F. (2007). A collection of Turkish (Abies bornmulleriana) and Trojan (Abies equi-trojani) fir seeds. In Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 27-28.
Newton, R. J., and Tang, W. (2006). Pepper DNA transfer to eastern white pine enhances capacity to withstand prolonged periods of drought. Limbs & Needles 33(1): 8, 10-11.
Frampton, J., and Isik, F. (2005). Genetic improvement of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.) for Christmas tree production. Forest Genetics, 11, 137-147.
Frampton, J. (2005). Building a better variety of Virginia pine. American Christmas Tree Journal, 49(5), 14-16.
Frampton, J., and Isik, F. (2004). Genetic improvement of Pinus virginiana Mill. for Christmas tree production. Forest Genetics, 11(2), 139.
Braham, A. M., Frampton, J., Isik, F., and Rosier, C. (2003). Genetic improvement of Virginia pine for Christmas tree production. In Sixth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 27.
Frampton, J. (2000). Virginia pine progeny test series. Pine Tips: Newsletter of the Eastern NC Christmas Tree Growers Association, 9(3), 7.

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Genetics: Fraser Fir

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