John Frampton

Professor & Christmas Tree Geneticist

3219 Jordan Hall

Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-8008
john_frampton@ncsu.edu
(919) 515-7580

Research Interests
 

Christmas tree genetics and breeding

Vegetative propagation and clonal deployment of conifers

Conifer host - pest relationships

  • resistance to Adelges (adelgids) in Abies (firs and Tsuga (hemlocks)

  • resistance to Phytophthora spp. in Abies (firs) and Castanea (chestnuts)

Genetic populations structure and taxonomy in Abies (firs)

Genetic conservation of Fraser fir

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Education
 
1984 PhD North Carolina State University
1980 MS University of Florida
1978 BSFR University of Georgia

Professional Experience
 
2005 (6/30) - Present Professor, N.C. State University, Forestry & Environmental Resources
1996(7/1) -2005(6/30) Associate Professor, N.C. State University, Forestry
1990 - 1996 Scientist, Weyerhaeuser, Southern Tree Improvement Research
1984 - 1990 Assistant Professor, N.C. State University, Forestry
1981-1984 Graduate Research Assistant, N.C. State University, Forestry
1978-1980 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Florida, Forestry
1977-1978 Technician, University of Georgia, Forestry

List of Publications

Refereed Journal Manuscripts

Hibbert-Frey, H., J. Frampton, F. Blazich, D. Hundley, and E. Hinesley.2010. Grafting Fraser fir: effect of scion origin (crown position and branch order).   HortScience. (in press)

 

Potter, K.M., J. Frampton, S.A. Josserand and C.D. Nelson. 2010. Evolutionary history of two imperiled Southern Appalachian conifers, Fraser fir and intermediate fir, revealed using microsatellite markers. Conservation Genetics. 11:1499-1513.

 

Hibbert-Frey, H., J. Frampton, F.A. Balzich and L.E. Hinesley. 2010. Grafting Fraser fir (Abies fraseri): Effect of grafting date, shade, and irrigation. HortScience. 45(4):617-620.

 

Kim, Y.W., R. Newton, J. Frampton and K.-H. Han. 2009. Embryogenic tissue initiation and somatic embryogeneis in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri [Pursh] Poir.). In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. – Plant. 45:400-406.

 

Whetten, R., S. Valenzuela and J. Frampton. 2009. Polymerase chain reaction of template for massively parallel pyrosequencing. J. of Biomolecular Techniques. 20(2):128-134.

 

Rutledge, M.E., J. Frampton, L. Eric Hinesley and G. Blank. 2009. Napthaleneacetic acid reduces leader growth of Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortScience. 42(2):345-348.

 

Rutledge, M.E., J. Frampton, L. Eric Hinesley and G. Blank. 2008. Using a bud volume index with the Top-Stop Nipper to control leader growth of Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortTechnology 18(4):583-587.

 

Jetton, R.M., F.P. Hain, W.S. Dvorak and J. Frampton. 2008. Infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) among three North American hemlock (Tsuga) species following artificial inoculation.  J. Entomol. Sci. 43(4) 438-442.

 

Potter, K.M., J. Frampton, S.A. Josserand, and C.D. Nelson. 2008. Genetic structure and variation in isolated Fraser fir (Abies fraseri [Pursh] Poir.) populations. Can. J. For. Res. 38:2128-2137.  

 

Emerson, J., J. Frampton and S. McKeand. 2008. Genetic variation in early growth and bud production among natural populations of Fraser fir. HortScience. 43(3):661-666.

 

Rutledge, M.E., J. Frampton, L.E. Hinesley and G. Blank. 2008. Top-Stop Nipper reduces leader growth in Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortTechnology. 18(2):256-260.

 

Emerson, J., J. Frampton and S. McKeand. 2006. Genetic variation of spring frost damage in 3-year-old Fraser fir Christmas tree plantations. HortScience 41(7):1-6.

 

Rosier, C., J. Frampton, B. Goldfarb, F. Blazich and F. Wise. 2006. Improving the rooting capacity of stem cuttings of Virginia pine by severe stumping of parent trees. South. J. Appl. For. 30(4):172-181.

 

LeBude, A.V., B. Goldfarb, F.A. Blazich, J.A. Wright, B. Cazell, F.C. Wise, and J. Frampton. 2006. Container type and volume influences adventitious rooting and subsequent field growth of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. South. J. Appl. For. 30(3):123-131.

 

Josserand, S.A., K.M. Potter, G. Johnson, J.A. Bowen, J. Frampton, and C.D. Nelson. 2006. Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). Mol. Ecol. Notes. 6(1):65-68.

 

Jetton, R.M., J. Frampton, F.P. Hain, and C. Rosier. 2005. Vegetative propagation of mature stem cuttings of eastern and Carolina hemlocks by rooted softwood cuttings. HortScience 40(5):1469-1473.

 

LeBude, A.V., B. Goldfarb, F.A. Blazich, J. Frampton and F.C. Wise. 2005. Mist level influences vapor pressure deficit and gas exchange during rooting of juvenile stem cuttings of loblolly pine. HortScience 40(5):

 

Balakshin, M.Y., E.A. Capanema, J.F. Kadla, B. Goldfarb and J. Frampton. 2005. NMR studies on Fraser fir lignins. Holzforschung. 59(5):448-496.

 

Rosier, C., J. Frampton, B. Goldfarb, F. Blazich and F. Wise. 2005. Effects of stumping height, auxin and crown position on the rooting of Fraser fir cuttings. HortScience 40(3): 771-777.

 

Frampton, J, and F. Isik. 2004. Genetic improvement of Pinus virginiana for Christmas tree production. Forest Genetics. 11(2):139-149.

 

Rosier, C.L., J. Frampton, B. Goldfarb, F.C. Wise, and F.A. Balzich. 2004. Growth stage, auxin type, and concentration influence rooting of Virginia pine stem cuttings. HortScience 39(6):1392-1396.

 

Rosier, C.L., J. Frampton, B. Goldfarb, F.A. Blazich, and F.C. Wise. 2004. Growth stage, auxin type, and concentration influence rooting stem cuttings of Fraser fir. HortScience 39(6):1397-1402.

 

Frampton, J. and M. Benson. 2004. Phytophthora root rot mortality in Fraser fir seedlings. HortScience. 39(5):1025-1026.

 

Isik, F., B. Li and J. Frampton. 2004. Efficiency of seedlings and rooted cuttings for testing and selection in Pinus taeda. For. Sci. 50(1):44-53.

 

LeBude A.V., B. Goldfarb, F. Blazich, F. Wise and J. Frampton. 2004 Mist, medium water potential, and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. Tree Phys. 24:823-831.

 

Isik, F., B. Li and J. Frampton. 2003. Additive, dominance and epistatic genetic variance estimates from a replicated clonal test of loblolly pine. For. Sci. 49(1):77-88.

 

Frampton, J. F. Isik and B. Goldfarb. 2002. Effects of nursery characteristics of loblolly pine rooted cuttings on their field survival and growth. So. J. Applied For. 26(4):207-213.

 

Knoth, J., J. Frampton and R. Moody. 2002. Genetic improvement of Virginia pine planting stock for Christmas tree production in South Carolina. HortTechnology 12(4): 675-678.

 

Hinesley, E. and J. Frampton. 2002. Grafting Fraser fir onto rootstock of selected Abies species. HortScience. 37(5):815-818.

 

Highsmith, M.T., L.J. Frampton, Jr., D. O’Malley, J.A. Richmond and M. Webb. 2001. Susceptibility of parent and interspecific F1 hybrid pine trees to tip moth damage in a coastal planting in southeastern North Carolina. Can. J. For. Res. 31:919-923.

 

Frampton, J., B. B. Li and B. Goldfarb. 2000. Early field growth of loblolly pine rooted cuttings and seedlings. South. J. Appl. For. 24(2):98-105.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., B. Goldfarb, S.E. Surles and C.C. Lambeth. 1999. Nursery rooting and growth of loblolly pine cuttings: effect of rooting compound treatments and family. South. J. Appl. For. 23(2):108-116.

 

Anderson, A.B., L.J. Frampton and R.J. Weir. 1999. Shoot produciton and rooting ability of cuttings from juvenile greenhouse loblolly pine hedges. Trans. IL State Acad. Sci. 92(1):1-14.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., H.V. Amerson and G.N. Leach. 1998. Tissue culture method affects ex vitro growth and development of loblolly pine. New Forests. 16:125-138.

 

Benson, D.M., L.E. Hinesley, J. Frampton and K.C. Parker. 1997. Evaluation of six Abies spp. to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. APS Biological and Cultural Tests. Vol. 13:57.

 

Hu, A., H.V. Amerson and L.J. Frampton, Jr. 1994. Isolation and growth of single genotype axenic cultures of Cronartium quercuum f. sp. fusiforme using hyphal fragments from multi-genotype stock colonies. New Forests 8:299-308.

 

Anderson, A.B., L.J. Frampton, Jr., S.E. McKeand and J.F. Hodges. 1992. Tissue-culture shoot and root system effects on field performance of loblolly pine.  Can. J. For. Res. 22(1):56-61.

 

Jett, J.B. and L.J. Frampton, Jr. 1990. The impact of rehydration on the in vitro germination of loblolly pine pollen. South. J. Appl. For. 14(1):48-51.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and J.B. Jett. 1990. Juvenile wood specific gravity of loblolly pine tissue culture plantlets and seedlings. Can. J. For. Res. 19:1347-1350.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and J.F. Hodges. 1990. Nursery rooting of juvenile slash and loblolly pine cuttings. South. J. Appl. For. 13(3):127-132.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and K. Isik. 1987. Comparison of field growth among loblolly pine seedlings and three plant types produced in vitro. TAPPI J. 7:114-120.

 

Wisniewski, L.A., Frampton, L.J., Jr. and McKeand, S.E. 1986. Early shoot and root quality effects on nursery and field development of tissue-cultured loblolly pine. HortScience 21(5):1185-1186.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and D.L. Rockwood. 1983. Genetic variation in traits important for energy utilization in sand and slash pines. Silvae Gen. 32:18-23.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., K.R. Roeder, D.L. Rockwood and C.A. Hollis, III. 1982. Genetic variation in Choctawhatchee sand pine pollen shed and viability. South. J. Appl. For. 6:225-228.

Book Chapters

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and G.S. Foster. 1993. Chapter 9. Field testing vegetative propagules. p110-134 in: Clonal Forestry I: Genetics and Biotechnology. Ahuja, M.R. and W.J. Libby, eds. Springer Verlag. New York. 227p.

 

Amerson, H.V., L.J. Frampton,  Jr.,  R.L. Mott and P.C. Spaine. 1987. Tissue culture of conifers using loblolly pine as a model. p117-137 in: Genetic Manipulation of Woody Plants. Hanover, J. and D. Keathley, eds. Plenum Press. New York. 519p.

 

Amerson, H.V., L.J. Frampton, Jr., S.E. McKeand, R.L. Mott and R.J. Weir. 1985. Loblolly pine tissue culture: laboratory, greenhouse and field studies. p271-287 in: Henke, R.R., K.W. Hughes, M.J. Constantine and A. Hollander, eds. Tissue Culture in Forestry and Agriculture. Plenum Press. New York. 340p.

Trade Journals, Professional Conferences, Theses and other Publications

Frampton, J. 2010. Why graft Christmas trees? Am. Christmas Tree J. 54(4):22-23.

 

Frampton, J. 2009. Variation in resistance to Phytophthora root rot in Turkish and Trojan fir. Limbs & Needles 36(1): 12-14.

 

Furiness, Cari and J. Frampton. 2008. Preliminary findings: analysis of carbon storage in Fraser fir plantations. Limbs & Needles 35(1):22.

 

Frampton, J. and J. Owen. 2008. Christmas tree and greenery production in Denmark. Limbs & Needles 35(3):18-21.

 

Frampton, J. 2007. Arboles de navidad en Carolina del Norte, EUA. Boletín de Noticias Camcore para Mexico y Centroamérica. 1(3):2, 5. (Translated by Juan López)

 

Aspinwall, L. and J. Frampton. 2007. Chemical control of leader growth: North Carolina results. Am. Christmas Tree J. 51(2)20-21.

 

Frampton, J. and F. Isik. 2006. Perspectives on Forestry in Turkey. Sylvanet 19(10:31-14.

 

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

 

Rutledge, L. and J. Frampton. 2006. Nipping it in the bud: a new tool for tackling leader growth … to the Mountinas of North Carolina. Am. Christmas Tree J. 50(2):21-22.

 

Frampton, J. and N. Doubrava. 2006 Riding high for Christmas tree research at N.C. State University. Friends of the J.C. Raulston Arboretum Newsletter 10(1):7.

 

Frampton, J. 2005. Building a better variety of Virginia pine. Am. Christmas Tree J. 49(5):14-16.

 

Potter, K.M., J. Frampton, K. Potter and G.R. Hess. 2005. Fraser fir population size and pollen dispersal: a landscape genetics model. 20th Annual Symp. fo the US Regional Chapter of the International Assoc, for Landscape Ecology. Syracuse, N.Y.

 

Emerson, J.L., J. Frampton and S.E. McKeand. 2005. Genetic variation in young Fraser fir progeny tests.  p115-117 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p.

 

Frampton, J., D.M. Benson, J. Li, A.M. Brahan, E.E. Hudson, and K.M. Potter. 2005. Seedling resistance to Phytophthora cinammomi in the Genus Abies. p146-147 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p.

 

Potter, K.M. and J. Frampton. 2005. An ex situ gene conservation plan for Fraser fir. p148-159 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p.

 

Potter, K., J. Frampton and J. Sidebottom. 2005. Impacts of balsam woolly adelgid on the Southern Appalachian spruce-fir ecosystem and the North Carolina Christmas Tree Industry. p25-41 in: 3rd Symp. on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern United States. USFS For. Health Tech. Enterprise Team. Morgantown, WV. 384p.

 

Frampton, J. 2005. My trip to Germany. Limbs & Needles. 32(2):7-9.

 

Frampton, J. 2005 Exotic fir research in North Carolina. Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Journal. 19(3):5,10.

 

Frampton, J. 2005. Exotic fir research in North Carolina. Christmas Trees. 32(1):36-40.

 

 

Frampton, J. 2004. Exotic fir research in North Carolina. Exotic Conifer News. 14(2): 5-8.

 

Frampton, J. J. Owen, D. Hazel, A.M. Braham and J. Li. 2004. The 2003 Fraser Fir Freshness Survey. Limbs & Needles. 31(3)16-21.

 

Frampton, J. and J. Frampton, eds. 2003-2005. Chestnut Mast (newsletter of the Carolinas Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation) 5(2) and 6(1).

 

Frampton, J, ed. 2004. Proc. of the 6th Intlernational Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. 176p.

 

LeBude, A.V., F.A. Blazich, B. Goldfarb, L.J. Frampton, and F.C. Wise. 2003. Mist, soil water potential, and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. Acta Hort. 618:147-151.

 

Potter, K.M. and J. Frampton. 2003. Genetic variation in Fraser fir mortality due to Phytophthora root rot. p72-74 in: Proc. 27th So. For. Tree Improv. Conf.  Stillwater, Ok. State Univ. Stillwater. 214p.

 

Rosier, C. and J. Frampton. 2003. Improving the rooting ability of stem cuttings from Virginia pine and Fraser fir Christmas trees by stumping. p197-200 in: Proc. 27th So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Ok. State Univ. Stillwater. 214p.

 

Frampton, J. 2003. Book review: Mount Mitchell & the Black Mountains by Timothy Silver. Chestnut Mast 5(2):4-5.

 

Frampton, J. 2003. International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Sylvanet 17(1):12-14.)

 

Frampton, J. 2003. International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Limbs & Needles. 30(4): 6-7.

 

Potter, K. and J. Frampton. 2003. Fraser fir: a ‘natural’ Christmas tree threatened in its native stands. Am. Christmas Tree J. 47(5):22-28.

 

Frampton, J. and D. McKinney. 2002. The North Carolina Premium Fraser Fir Seed Cooperative. Limbs & Needles. 29(2):10,12-13.

 

Frampton, J. 2002. Christmas tree production in Western Australia. Am. Christmas Tree J. 46(2):6-9.

 

Frampton, J. 2002. Developing firs adapted to North Carolina: a research overview. Conifer Quarterly 19(2):78-79.

 

Frampton, J. 2001. Phytophthora diseases in forests. Limbs & Needles. 28(4):17,20.

 

Frampton, J. 2001. Genetic improvement of Christmas trees. Am. Christmas Tree J.  45(2):16-18,20-21.

 

Frampton, J. 2001. North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Genetics Program. p94-100 in: Proc. 26th South. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Univ. of GA. 236p.

 

Gocke, M.H., B. Goldfarb, D. Robison and J. Frampton. 2001. Effects of three propagation systems on survival and growth of loblolly pine and sweetgum rooted cuttings. p29-32 in: Proc. 26th South. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Univ. of GA. 236p.

 

Isik, F., B. Li and J. Frampton. 2001. Comparison of genetic variances estimated from seedlings and rooted cuttings of the same families of loblolly pine. p143-146 in: Proc. 26th South. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Univ. of GA. 236p.

 

Frampton, J. 2000. The Fraser fir progeny test series. Limbs & Needles. Vol 27(3):8,10.

 

Frampton, J. 2000. Virginia pine progeny test series. Pine Tips 9(3):7.

 

Frampton, J. 2000.  Fir species of the world. Am. Conifer Soc. Bull. 17:152-155.

                                                                                                                                  

Frampton, J. 2000. Alternative fir species field trial series. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 27(1): 6-7.

 

Frampton, J. 1999. Evaluating alternative fir species for Phytophthora resistance. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 26(4):7,10.

 

McKinley, C.R. and L.J. Frampton. 1999. The Danish Christmas tree industry: implications for the U.S. in production and marketing of real trees. p175-179 in: Proc. SAF Nat. Conv., Sept 11-15. Portland, OR.

 

Frampton, J. and C. McKinley. 1999. Christmas trees and greenery in Denmark - production and tree improvement. Am. Christmas Tree J. 43(2):4-11. (Adaptation reprinted in Sylvanet 12(1):1-4 and the May/June 1999 Web Christmas Tree newsletter with permission.)

 

Frampton, J. 1998. 1998 Fraser fir control pollinations. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 25(3):8-9.

 

Frampton, J. 1998. Appendix - Fraser fir catalyst growth test. Christmas Trees. Vol. 26(2):46-47.

 

Frampton, J. 1998. Fir species of the world. Limbs & Needles. Vol.25(1):8-9, 13, 28.

 

Frampton, J. 1997. Control-pollination of Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 24(2):10,12-15.

 

Frampton, J. 1997. Geographic variation in Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 24(1): 6,12-13.

 

Frampton, J. 1997. Relationship among the Appalachian firs. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 24(1):10,14.

 

Frampton, J. and C. McKinley. 1997. Clonal Christmas trees. Christmas Trees. Vol. 25(1):18-20.

 

McKinley, C.R., J. Frampton, and E. Hinesley. 1997. Drying rates for Eastern Christmas tree species. NCSU Christmas Tree Research Note 001. Raleigh. 2p.

 

Frampton, J. 1996. The tree improvement process. Limbs & Needles. Vol. 23(4):10,12,14.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and D.A. Huber. 1995. Clonal variation in four-year-old lobloly pine in coastal North Carolina. in: Proc. 23rd So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Asheville, NC. 291p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1994. Field performance of loblolly and slash pine vegetative propagules. p155-121 in: Foster, G. and A.M. Diner, eds., Proc. of the 1992 SREIG Biennial Symposium on Forest Genetics. Gen. Tech. Rep. SO-108. USDA Forest Service. So. For. Exp Stat. New Orleans, LA. 152p.

 

 Amerson, H.V., L.J. Frampton, Jr. and R.L. Mott. 1984-1989. Annual Progress Reports. Special Project on Tissue Culture. Forest Biology  Res. Center. North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr.  and A.B. Anderson. 1988. Effect of light level on the production and rooting of shoots from hedged loblolly pine seedlings. p37-43 in: North Carolina State Univ. Phytotron Report. Raleigh.  126p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and A.B. Anderson. 1988. Serial rooting and maturation in loblolly pine. p44-51 in: North Carolina State Univ. Phytotron Report. Raleigh. 126p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1987. Rooting of fascicular shoots from mature loblolly pine. p57-64 in: North Carolina State Univ. Phytotron Report. Raleigh. 138p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and S.E. McKeand. 1987. Characterization of the Root and Shoot Systems of Young Loblolly Pine Propagules. Supplement to the 1987 Annual Progress Report. Special Project on Tissue Culture. Forest Biology Research Center. North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh. 47p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and K. Isik. 1987. Comparison of field growth among loblolly pine seedlings and three plant types produced in vitro. p145-150 in: TAPPI Proc. Res. and Dev. Conf. Raleigh, NC. 20p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1987. Status of vegetative propagation of loblolly pine. p162-168 in: Genetics Shortcourse. U.S. Forest Service, Southern Region. 177p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1986. Field performance of loblolly pine tissue culture plantlets. p547-553 in: IUFRO Conf. Proc. Joint MTG. of Working Parties on Breeding Theory, Progeny Testing and Seed Orchards. Williamsburg, VA. Hosted by North Carolina State Univ.-Industry Tree Improv. Prog. Raleigh, NC. 673p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., R.L. Mott and H.V. Amerson. 1985. Field performance of loblolly pine tissue culture plantlets. p136-144 in: Proc. 18th So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Long Beach, MS. 382p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., H.V. Amerson and D.J. Gray. 1985. Development of in vitro techniques for screening loblolly pine for fusiform rust resistance. p125-140 in: Barrows-Broaddus, J. and H.R. Powers, eds. Proc. of the Rusts of Hard Pines Working Party Conf. S2.06-10 IUFRO and Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, Oct. 1985. Athens, GA. 331p.

 

Amerson, H.V., L.J. Frampton, Jr. and R.L. Mott. 1985. In vitro methods for the study of fusiform rust in association with loblolly pine. in: Barrows-Broaddus, J. and H.R. Powers, eds. Proc of the Rusts of Hard Pines Working Party Conf. S2.06-10 IUFRO and Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, Oct. 1985. Athens, GA. 331p.

 

McKeand, S.E. and L.J. Frampton, Jr. 1984. Performance of tissue culture plantlets of loblolly pine in vivo. p82-91 in: Proc. Int’l Symp. of Recent Adv. in For. Biotech. Traverse City, MI. 194p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1984. In vitro studies of disease resistance in loblolly pine. Ph.D. Thesis. North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh. 63p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. H.V. Amerson and R.J. Weir. 1983. Potential of in vitro screening of loblolly pine for fusiform rust resistance. p325-331 in: Proc 17th So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. 375p.

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1981. Genetic variation of traits important for energy utilization in sand and slash pines. M.S. Thesis. Univ. Fl. Gainesville. 137p.

 

Rockwood, D.L., and L.J. Frampton, Jr. 1979. Genetic variation in sand and slash pines for energy production in silvicultural biomass plantations. p156-165 in: Proc. 15th So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. 186p.

Abstracts from Oral and Poster Presentations at Professional Conferences

Frampton, J., F. Isik, M. Benson, and A.M. Braham. 2009. Variation in resistance to Phytophthora root rot within Turkish and Trojan fir. Proc. 9th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conf. Corvalis, OR. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Hibbert-Frey, H., J. Frampton, E.c Hinesley, F. Blazich, and A.M. Braham. 2009. Factors affecting Graft Success and Early Growth of Fraser fir. Proc. 9th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conf. Corvalis, OR. (oral presentation by A.M. Braham and abstract)

 

Newton, L., F. Hain, and J. Frampton. 2009. Host resistance screening for balsam woolly adelgid: Early results from 13 fir species. Proc. 9th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conf. Corvalis, OR. (poster and abstract)

 

Whetten, R. and J. Frampton 2009. High-throughput DNA sequencing of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) Proc. 9th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conf. Corvalis, OR. (poster and abstract)

 

Felderhoff. K.L., L.N. Walker-Lane, R.M. Jetton, N. Kaur, J. Frampton, A.C. Cohen and F.P. Hain. 2009. The interactions of hemlock woolly adegid and its hosts: potential for host resistance. Symp. Celebrating 75 Years of Watershed Research at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory. (presentation abstract)

 

Balakshin M., E. Capanema, S. Kelley, R. Whetten and J. Frampton. 2008. A methodological approach to elucidate the effect of balsam woolly adelgid infestation on the structure of wood and bark. Conference of the Partnership for Saving Threatened Forests. N.C. State University. Raleigh. (Oarl presentation by M. Balakshin and abstract)

 

Emerson J., L. van Zyl, J. Frampton and R. Whetten. 2008. Fraser Fir and the Balsam Woolly Adelgid: Applying Microarray Technology to Understand Host-Pest Resistance Interactions. Conference of the Partnership for Saving Threatened Forests. N.C. State University. Raleigh. (oral presentation by J. Emerson and abstract)

 

Frampton J. 2008. Hemlock Response to HWA Infestation. Conference of the Partnership for Saving Threatened Forests. N.C. State University. Raleigh. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Aspinwall, L., J. Frampton, E. Hinesley and A.M. Braham. 2008. Chemical and mechanical methods to reduce leader growth in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). p69-70 in: Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.),  Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26-2008. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. 138p. (oral presentation by A.M. Braham and abstract)

 

Conner, C., B.P. Bullock and J. Frampton. 2008. Development of a model to project height, USDA grade and economic value for Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) in North Carolina, USA. p97-98 in: Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.),  Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26-2008. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. 138p. (poster presentation and abstract)

 

Frampton, J. F. Isik and A.M. Braham. 2008. Genetic variation in the economic value of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) Christmas trees in North Carolina, USA. p5 in: Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.),  Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26-2008. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. 138p. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Frampton, J. and F. Isik. 2008. A collection of Turkish (Abies bornmülleriana) and Trojan (Abies equi-troji) fir seeds. p15-16 in: Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.),  Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26-2008. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. 138p. (poster presentation and abstract)

 

Potter, K.M., W.S. Dvorak, J. Frampton, R.M. Jetton, W.A. Whittier and M.E. Tighe. 2007.  Genetic diversity and conservation of Carolina hemlock. Botanical Society of America. Chicago. (oral presentation by K.M. Potter and abstract)

 

Whetten, R. and J. Frampton. 2008. High throughput DNA sequencing of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) p14-15 in: Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.),  Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26-2008. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. 138p. (poster presentation and abstract)

 

Frampton, J. and F. Isik. 2006 Low input improvement of Christmas trees. p60 in: Proc. IUFRO Division 2 Joint Conference: Low Input Breeding and Genetic Conservation of Forest Tree Species. Antalya, Turkey. 223p. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Frampton, J., D.M. Benson, J. Li, A. Braham, E.E. Hudson, and K.M. Potter. 2006. Seedling resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in the genus Abies. p95 in: Progress on Research on Phytophthora Diseases of Forest Trees. Farnham, Surrey, UK. 182p. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Bowles, M.E. and J. Frampton and S.E. McKeand. 2005. Genetics of resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in chestnut.  p187 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p.  (poster & abstract)

 

Emerson, J.L., J. Frampton and S.E. McKeand. 2005. Genetic variation in young Fraser fir progeny tests.  p115-117 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p. (oral presentation by J. Emerson and abstract)

 

Hudson, E.E., L.J. Frampton, H.V. Amerson, S.A. Garcia, and D.M. Benson. 2005 Genetic linkage map of Nordmann fir: the first in the Genus Abies. p189 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p. (poster & abstract)

 

Potter, K.M., S. Josserand, J. Frampton, and C.D. Nelson. 2005. A microsatellite assessment of population architecture and gene flow in Fraser fir. p200 in: Proc. 28th  So. For. Tree Improv. Conf. June 21-23. Raleigh. 221p. (poster & abstract)

 

Balakshin, M., E. Capanema, J. Kadla, J. Frampton and B. Goldfarb. 2005. A methodological approach to elucidate the effect of balsam woolly adelgid infestation on the structure of wood and bark. p210 in: 3rd Symp. on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern United States. USFS For. Health Tech. Enterprise Team. Morgantown, WV. 384p. (oral presentation by M. Balakshin and abstract)

 

Morris, C., van Zyl, L, Kadla, J., Frampton, J, Goldfarb, B., and R. Whetten. 2005. Effects of balsam woolly adelgid infestation on Fraser fir: preliminary results of metabolite profiling and microarray analysis. 3rd Symp. on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern United States, Asheville NC, Feb 1- 3, 2005. (oral presentation by C. Morris and abstract)

 

Josserand, S., J.A. Bowen, K. Potter, J. Frampton and C.D. Nelson. 2005. Evaluation of microsatellite markers in Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). p307 in: 3rd Symp. on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern United States. USFS For. Health Tech. Enterprise Team. Morgantown, WV. 384p. (poster & abstract)

 

Balakshin, M., E. Capanema, J. Kadla, J. Frampton and B. Goldfarb. 2004. Effect of balsam woolly adelgid infestation on the structure of wood and bark. ISWPC (oral presentation by M. Balakshin and abstract)

 

Potter, K, J. Frampton and G. Hess. 2004. Modeling genetic drift in a threatened. Long-lived forest tree species. Ecological Society of America Conference. Portland, OR. (oral presentation by K. Potter and abstract)

 

Isik, F., B. Li, B. Goldfarb, J. Frampton and S. McKeand. 2004. Efficiency of clones versus seedlings for correlated response of wood density. IEG-40 Meeting, June 21-24, 2004. Jekyll Island, GA. (oral presentation by F. Isik and abstract)

 

Braham, A.M., J. Frampton, F. Isik and Chris Rosier. 2004. Genetic improvement of Virginia pine for Christmas tree production. p18 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (oral presentation by A.M. Braham and abstract)

 

Frampton, J. A. M. Braham, J. Li and K. Potter. 2004. Genetic variation in Fraser fir. p19 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Potter, K. and J. Frampton. 2004. Phytophthora root rot mortality in Fraser fir: genetic variation in an infested progeny test. p32 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (oral presentation by K. Potter and abstract)

 

Frampton, J., D.M. Benson, E. Hudson, J. Li and A.M. Braham. 2004 Screening Abies species for resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. pP127-128 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (oral presentation and abstract)

 

Frampton, J., Li J., and D.M. Benson. 2004. Genetic variation of Phytophthora cinnamomi isolated from Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) p134-135 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (poster and abstract)

 

Frampton, J. and C. Rosier. 2004. Improving the rooting ability of Fraser fir cuttings. p158-159 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (poster and abstract)

 

Moody, J.T. and J. Frampton. 2004. Transferring technology in Fraser fir production: determining commercial viability of asexual propagation of Fraser fir with on-farm demonstrations. p160 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (poster and abstract)

 

Potter, K. and J. Frampton. 2004. Genetic conservation and evolutionary history of Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). p161-162 in: 6th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Sept. 14-19, 2003. Hendersonville, NC. (poster and abstract)

 

Frampton, J., J. Li, M. Benson and D. O’Malley. 2003. Genetic variation in Phytophthora cinnamomi insolated from Fraser fir in western North Carolina. p255 in: 2nd International IUFRO Working Party 7.02.09 Meeting, Albany, W. Australia. 2001. Murdoch Univ. Print. (abstract)

 

Frampton, J., M. Benson and J. Li. 2003. Developing Christmas trees resistant to Phytophthora root rot. pP254 in: 2nd International IUFRO Working Party 7.02.09 Meeting, Albany, W. Australia. 2001. Murdoch Univ. Print. (abstract)

 

Isik,  F., Li, B.,  Frampton, J. and Goldfarb, G. 2002. Seedling vs clonal testing options for loblolly pine. in: Proc. of Silviculture and Genetic Impact on productivity of southern pine forests. IEG-40 Meeting. Wrightsville Beach, NC. (abstract)

 

LeBude, A.V., B. Goldfarb, F.A. Blazich, J. Frampton and F.C. Wise. 2001. Influence of soil water potential on rooting stem cuttings of loblolly pine. HortScience 36:585. (abstract)

 

Rosier, C.L., J. Frampton and B. Goldfarb. 2001. Factors affecting rooting of Fraser fir and Virginia pin cuttings. p183 in: Proc. 26th South. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Univ. of GA. 236p. (abstract)

 

Goldfarb, B. R.J. Weir, B. Li, S.E. Surles, R. Murthy, D.B. Rowe, and L.J. Frampton. 1997. Progress toward operational deployment of loblolly and slash pine rooted cuttings. (Abstract) p361-362 in: Proc. 24th South. For. Tree Improv. Conf. Univ. of FL. 442p. (abstract)

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. 1995. Planting and tree improvement: strategies under development at home and abroad. Appalachian Soc. Am. For. NC Division. 1995 Summer Mtg: Impact of Research on Forest Management: Past and Future. Southern Pine, NC. (abstract)

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and H.V. Amerson. 1989. Influence of tissue culture methods on field growth of loblolly pine propagules. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Bio. 25(311):13. (abstract)

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr. and H.V. Amerson. 1988. Field performance of loblolly pine tissue culture plantlets and seedlings. in: Proc. Int’l Conifer Tissue Culture Work Group. August 1988. Saskatoon, Canada. (abstract)

 

Mott, R.L., H.V. Amerson, and L.J. Frampton, Jr. 1986. Clonal propagation of Pinus taeda L. from juvenile and mature stock plants. p10 in: VI Int’l Congress of Plant Tissue Culture and Cell Culture. August 1986. Univ. MN. Minneapolis. 453p. (abstract)

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., R.L. Mott and H.V. Amerson. 1985. Field performance of loblolly pine tissue culture plantlets. in: Proc. Int’l. Conifer Tissue Culture Work Group. August 1985. Rotorua, NZ. (abstract)

 

Frampton, L.J., Jr., R.I. Bruck and H.V. Amerson. 1984. Potential of in vitro screening of loblolly pine for pitch canker resistance and its relationship to fusiform rust resistance. in: Proc Southwide For. Disease Workshop. Gulf Park, MS. (abstract)