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Barry Goldfarb
Professor and Head, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
Director, Center for Advanced Forestry Systems
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8008
Raleigh, NC 27695
Tel: 919.515.4471
barry_goldfarb@ncsu.edu
Education:
B.S. Southern Oregon State College (1983)
M.S. Oregon State University (1986)
Ph.D. Oregon State University (1990)
Administrative Duties:
As Department Head most of my activities are focused on supporting our students, faculty and staff as we try to excel in our teaching/learning, research, extension and outreach missions. I also represent the department in interactions with the College of Natural Resources, NC State University and a number of external stakeholder groups and individuals.
Courses:
My administrative schedule does not permit me to have principal responsibilities for courses. Previously, I taught tree physiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Currently, I regularly teach modules in:
FOR 110 - Introduction to Forestry and NR 100 - Introduction to Natural Resources
FOR 252 - Introduction to Forest Science
FOR 411 - Forest Tree Genetics and Biology
FOR 603/803 - Seminar in Forest Research
FOR 725 - Forest Genetics
FOR 727 - Tree Improvement Research Techniques
HS 301 - Plant Propagation
HS 525 - Advanced Plant Propagation
Research Interests:
Molecular and genetic control of root systems in forest trees, vegetative propagation of forest trees, clonal forestry, forest regeneration
Center for Advanced Forestry Systems (CAFS) is a multi-university National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (NSF I/UCRC) that bridges top forestry research programs with industry members to solve complex, industry-wide problems.
Active research grants:
Langley, C., D.B. Neale, G. Peter, B. Goldfarb, C. Loopstra, M. Kirst and J. Davis. Association genetics and natural genetic variation of complex traits in loblolly pine. NSF. $5,902,035. September 15, 2005 – September 14, 2009.
The ADEPT2 project is aimed at determining the associations between natural genetic variation and complex traits (http://dendrome.ucdavis.edu/adept2). This is a collaborative project between UC Davis, North Carolina State University, University of Florida and Texas A&M University. Each partner is taking the lead on a part of the overall project and UC Davis is conducting all SNP discovery and genotyping. This will then be combined with the phenotyping being done at the partner institutes for analysis. Phenotype data is available or is being collected from five phenotypic groups, wood properties (UF), disease resistance (UF), drought resistance (NCSU), gene expression (TAMU) and metabolomics (UCD). From here we will have the foundation for looking into the diversity of the loblolly pine genome and for dissecting associations between genotypes and phenotypes.
Brunner, A.M., R. Meilan, S.H. Strauss, S. Givan and B. Goldfarb. New genetic tools for modifying tree properties to enhance carbon sequestration. US DOE. $1,202,725. October 1, 2003 – January 31, 2008.
This project is a collaboration with scientists at Virginia Tech, Oregon State and the University of West Virginia. Because of their rapid growth rate, poplar trees could be useful for carbon sequestration and/or woody biomass production for bioenergy. Sequestration could be enhanced by directing more assimilate to root systems and/or by modifying root system architecture to allow for greater adaptability on a wide range of sites. This project seeks to understand the genetic control of root architecture through study of transcriptional regulators--a class of genes that act as master switches in plant development and in plant responses to the environment. Because poplar is also a model tree species for the study of plant development, we have used the Populus genome sequence (website) to quantify gene expression using microarrays and to isolate candidate genes that regulate root formation. These genes have been modified to increase and lower expression levels and re-introduced into poplars to study the effects on root formation and development.
Publications
- Eckert, A. J., Wegrzyn, J. L., Cumbie, W. P., Goldfarb, B., Huber, D. A., Tolstikov, V., Fiehn, O., & Neale, D. B. (2012). Association genetics of the loblolly pine (Pinus taeda, Pinaceae) metabolome. New Phytologist, 193(4), 890-902.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B. (2012). The Camcore program at North Carolina State University. Southern Forests, 74(1), III-III.
Publication type: Editorial - Palle, S. R., Seeve, C. M., Eckert, A. J., Cumbie, W. P., Goldfarb, B., & Loopstra, C. A. (2011). Natural variation in expression of genes involved in xylem development in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). Tree Genetics & Genomes, 7(1), 193-206.
Publication type: Article - Cumbie, W. P., Eckert, A., Wegrzyn, J., Whetten, R., Neale, D., & Goldfarb, B. (2011). Association genetics of carbon isotope discrimination, height and foliar nitrogen in a natural population of Pinus taeda L. Heredity, 107(2), 105-114.
Publication type: Article - Newton, L., Frampton, J., Monahan, J., Goldfarb, B., & Hain, F. (2011). Two novel techniques to screen Abies seedlings for resistance to the balsam woolly adelgid, Adelges piceae. Journal of Insect Science (Tucson, AZ), 11.
Publication type: Article - Cumbie, W. P., Isik, F., Li, B. L., & 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.
Publication type: Article - Quesada, T., Gopal, V., Cumbie, W. P., Eckert, A. J., Wegrzyn, J. L., Neale, D. B., Goldfarb, B., Huber, D. A., Casella, G., & Davis, J. M. (2010). Association mapping of quantitative disease resistance in a natural population of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). Genetics, 186(2), 677-U336.
Publication type: Article - Isik, F., Gumpertz, M., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & Sun, X. (2008). Analysis of cellulose microfibril angle (MFA) using a linear mixed model in Pinus taeda clones. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 38(6), 1676-1689.
Publication type: Article - Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., & McKeand, S. (2008). Prediction of wood density breeding values of Pinus taeda elite parents from an unbalanced data: A method for adjustment of site and age effects using a common checklot. Annals of Forest Science, 65, 406-418.
Publication type: Article - Baltunis, B. S., Huber, D. A., White, T. L., Goldfarb, B., & Stelzer, H. E. (2007). Genetic analysis of early field growth of loblolly pine clones and seedlings from the same full-sib families. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 37(1), 195-205.
Publication type: Article - Baltunis, B. S., Huber, D. A., White, T. L., Goldfarb, B., & Stelzer, H. E. (2007). Genetic gain from selection for rooting ability and early growth in vegetatively propagated clones of loblolly pine. Tree Genetics & Genomes, 3(3), 227-238.
Publication type: Article - Yeh, T. F., Braun, J. L., Goldfarb, B., Chang, H. M., & Kadla, J. F. (2006). Morphological and chemical variations between juvenile wood, mature wood, and compression wood of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.). Holzforschung, 60(1), 1-8.
Publication type: Article - Filichkin, S. A., Wu, Q., Busov, V., Meilan, R., Lanz-Garcia, C., Groover, A., Goldfarb, B., Ma, C. P., Dharmawardhana, P., Brunner, A., & Strauss, S. H. (2006). Enhancer trapping in woody plants: Isolation of the ET304 gene encoding a putative AT-hook motif transcription factor and characterization of the expression patterns conferred by its promoter in transgenic Populus and Arabidopsis. Plant Science, 171(2), 206-216.
Publication type: Article - LeBude, A. V., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., Wright, J. A., Cazell, B., Wise, F. C., & Frampton, J. (2006). Container type and volume influences adventitious rooting and subsequent field growth of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 30(3), 123-131.
Publication type: Article - Yeh, T. F., Morris, C. R., Goldfarb, B., Chang, H. M., & Kadla, J. F. (2006). Utilization of polar metabolite profiling in the comparison of juvenile wood and compression wood in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Tree Physiology, 26(11), 1497-1503.
Publication type: Article - Rosier, C. L., Frampton, J., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., & Wise, F. C. (2006). Improving the rooting capacity of stem cuttings of Virginia pine by severe stumping of parent trees. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 30(4), 172-181.
Publication type: Article - Gocke, M., Schuler, J., Robison, D., & Goldfarb, B. (2006). Development of northern red oak rooted cutting and enrichment planting systems. In Proc. Ninth Workshop on Seedling Physiology and Growth Problems in Oak Plantings. (Conference Proceedings, 9 5) Lafayette, IN: USFS Forest Service.
Publication type: Conference paper - Moyer-Henry, K., Silva, I., MacFall, J., Johannes, E., Allen, N., Goldfarb, B., & Rufty, T. (2005). Accumulation and localization of aluminium in root tips of loblolly pine seedlings and the associated ectomycorrhiza Pisolithus tinctorius. Plant Cell and Environment, 28(2), 111-120.
Publication type: Article - Rosier, C. L., Frampton, J., Goldfarb, B., Wise, F. C., & Blazich, F. A. (2005). Stumping height, crown position, and age of parent tree influence rooting of stem cuttings of fraser fir. HortScience, 40(3), 771-777.
Publication type: Article - Baltunis, B. S., Huber, D. A., White, T. L., Goldfarb, B., & Stelzer, H. E. (2005). Genetic effects of rooting loblolly pine stem cuttings from a partial diallel mating design. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 35(5), 1098-1108.
Publication type: Article - LeBude, A. V., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., Frampton, J., & Wise, F. C. (2005). Mist level influences vapor pressure deficit and gas exchange during rooting of juvenile stem cuttings of loblolly pine. HortScience, 40(5), 1448-1456.
Publication type: Article - Balakshin, M. Y., Capanema, E. A., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., & Kadla, J. F. (2005). NMR studies on Fraser fir Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir. lignins. Holzforschung, 59(5), 488-496.
Publication type: Article - 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.
Publication type: Article - Yeh, T. F., Goldfarb, B., Chang, H. M., Peszlen, I., Braun, J. L., & Kadla, J. F. (2005). Comparison of morphological and chemical properties between juvenile wood and compression wood of loblolly pine. Holzforschung, 59(6), 669-674.
Publication type: Article - Balakshin, M. Y., Capanema, E. A., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., & Kadla, J. F. (2005). NMR studies on Fraser fir Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir. Lignins (vol 59, 488, 2005). Holzforschung, 59(6), 706.
Publication type: Correction to article - Sykes, R., Li, B. L., Hodge, G., Goldfarb, B., Kadla, J., & Chang, H. M. (2005). Prediction of loblolly pine wood properties using transmittance near-infrared spectroscopy. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 35(10), 2423-2431.
Publication type: Article - Isik, F., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2005). Genetic variation in MFA, MOE and wood density among clones of Pinus taeda L. In 28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. (Conference Proceedings, 28).
Publication type: Conference paper - 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. In 13th ISWFPC Proceedings. (Conference Proceedings, 13).
Publication type: Conference paper - 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.
Publication type: Article - Busov, V. B., Johannes, E., Whetten, R. W., Sederoff, R. R., Spiker, S. L., Lanz-Garcia, C., & Goldfarb, B. (2004). An auxin-inducible gene from loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) is differentially expressed in mature and juvenile-phase shoots and encodes a putative transmembrane protein. Planta (Online), 218(6), 916-927.
Publication type: Article - LeBude, A. V., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., Wise, F. C., & Frampton, J. (2004). Mist, medium water potential and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. Tree Physiology, 24(7), 823-831.
Publication type: Article - Rosier, C. L., Frampton, J., Goldfarb, B., Wise, F. C., & Blazich, F. A. (2004). Growth stage, auxin type, and concentration influence rooting Virginia pine stem cuttings. HortScience, 39(6), 1392-1396.
Publication type: Article - Rosier, C. L., Frampton, J., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., & Wise, F. C. (2004). Growth stage, auxin type, and concentration influence rooting of stem cuttings of Fraser fir. HortScience, 39(6), 1397-1402.
Publication type: Article - Schmidtling, R. C., Robison, T. L., McKeand, S. E., Rousseau, R. J., Allen, H. L, & Goldfarb, B. (2004). The role of genetics and tree improvement in southern forest productivity. In H. M. Rauscher & K. Johnsen (Eds.), Southern forest science: Past, present, future. (pp. 97-108). Asheville, NC: Southern Research Station.
Publication type: Chapter - 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, .
Publication type: Abstract - Isik, F., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2004). Cloned progeny testing for within-family selection in forest tree improvement programs. Conference Proceedings, 2.
Publication type: Abstract - Isik, F., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, J., & McKeand, S. (2004). Efficiency of clones versus seedlings for correlated response of wood density. Conference Proceedings, .
Publication type: Abstract - Goldfarb, B., LeBude, A., Gocke, M., Li, B., Isik, F., & McKeand, S. (2004). Producing rooted cutting reforestation stock of Loblolly pine: progress and challenges. Conference Proceedings, .
Publication type: Abstract - Li, B., Jansson, G., Isik, F., & Godlfarb, B. (2004). Breeding and selection strategies for full-sib families and clones in Loblolly pine. In IEG-40 Meeting. (Conference Proceedings, ).
Publication type: Conference paper - 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. (Conference Proceedings, ) (pp. 41).
Publication type: Conference paper - 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. (Conference Proceedings, ) (pp. 465).
Publication type: Conference paper - 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, ).
Publication type: Conference paper - Goldfarb, B., Lanz-Garcia, C., Lian, Z. G., & Whetten, R. (2003). Aux/IAA gene family is conserved in the gymnosperm, loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Tree Physiology, 23(17), 1181-1192.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Isik, F., LeBude, A., McKeand, S., & Li, B. (2003). Four-year results from a clonal test of loblolly pine. Conference Proceedings, 27, 42.
Publication type: Abstract - Brunner, A. M., Goldfarb, B., Busov, V. B., & Strauss, S. H. (2003). Controlling maturation and flowering for forest tree domestication. In C. N. Stewart (Ed.) Transgenic Plants: Current Innovations and Future Trends. (pp. 9-44). Wymondham, England: Horizon Scientific Press.
Publication type: Chapter - LeBude, A. V., Blazich, F. A., Goldfarb, B., Frampton, L. J., & Wise, F. C. (2003). Mist, soil water potential, and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine. Acta Horticulturae, 618, 147-151.
Publication type: Article - Rowe, D. B., Blazich, F. A., Goldfarb, B., & Wise, F. C. (2002). Nitrogen nutrition of hedged stock plants of Loblolly Pine. II. Influence of carbohydrate and nitrogen status on adventitious rooting of stem cuttings. New Forests, 24(1), 53-65.
Publication type: Article - 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.
Publication type: Article - Isik, F., Li, B., Frampton, J., & Goldfarb, G. (2002). Seedling vs clonal testing options for loblolly pine. Conference Proceedings, .
Publication type: Abstract - Murthy, R., & Goldfarb, B. (2001). Effect of handling and water stress on water status and rooting of loblolly pine stem cuttings. New Forests, 21(3), 217-230.
Publication type: Article - Wightman, K. E., Shear, T., Goldfarb, B., & Haggar, J. (2001). Nursery and field establishment techniques to improve seedling growth of three Costa Rican hardwoods. New Forests, 22(1-2), 75-96.
Publication type: Article - Cumbie, W. P., Li, B., Goldfarb, B., Mullin, T., & McKeand, S. (2001). Genetic parameters and uniformity of wood properties of full-sib families and clones of loblolly pine. In Proceedings of the 26th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. (Conference Proceedings, ) (pp. 104-106).
Publication type: Conference paper - McKeand, S. E., Allen, H. L., & Goldfarb, B. (2001). Tree improvement and intensive silviculture - productivity increases from modern plantation methods. In Proceedings of the 14th CAETS Convocation. World Forests and Technology. (Conference Proceedings, ) (pp. 99-112).
Publication type: Conference paper - Gocke, M., Goldfarb, B., Robison, D., & Frampton, J. (2001). Effects of three propagation systems on survival and growth of loblolly pine and sweetgum rooted cuttings. In F. Dean (Ed.) Proceedings of the 26th Biennial Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference (June 26-29, 2001). (Conference Proceedings, 26) (pp. 29-32). Athens, GA : Georgia Center for Continuing Education, the University of Georgia.
Publication type: Conference paper - Frampton, J., Li, B., & Goldfarb, B. (2000). Early field growth of loblolly pine rooted cuttings and seedlings. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 24(2), 98-105.
Publication type: Article - Dubois, J-J B., Blazich, F. A., Warren, S. L., & Goldfarb, B. (2000). Propagation of Anemone x hybrida by rooted cuttings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 18, 79-83.
Publication type: Article - Rieckermann, H., Goldfarb, B., Cunningham, M. W., & Kellison, R. C. (1999). Influence of nitrogen, photoperiod, cutting type, and clone on root and shoot development of rooted stem cuttings of sweetgum. New Forests, 18(3), 231-244.
Publication type: Article - Frampton, L. J. Jr., Godfarb, B., Surles, S. E., & Lambeth, C. C. (1999). Nursery rooting and growth of loblolly pine cuttings: effects of rooting solution and full-sib family. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 23(2), 108-116.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Hackett, W. P., Furnier, G. R., Mohn, C. A., & Plietzsch,A. (1998). Adventitious root initiation in hypocotyl and epicotyl cuttings of eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) seedlings. Physiologia Plantarum, 102(4), 513-522.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Surles, S. E., Thetford, M., & Blazich, F. A. (1998). Effects of root morphology on nursery and first-year field growth of rooted cuttings of loblolly pine. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, 22(4), 231-234.
Publication type: Article - Allen, H. L, Weir, R. J., & Goldfarb, B. (1998). Investing in wood production in southern pine plantations. Paper Age, (Apr.), 20-21.
Publication type: Article - Robison, D. J., Goldfarb, B., & Li, B. (1998). Advancing hardwood production forestry. Paper Age, 1998(May), 22-24.
Publication type: Article - Stelzer, H. E., & Goldfarb, B. (1997). Implementing clonal forestry in the southeastern United States: Srieg satellite workshop summary remarks. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 27(3), 442-446.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Lian, Z., Lanz-Garcia, C., & Whetten, R. K. (1997). Auxin-induced gene expression during rooting of loblolly pine stem cuttings. In A. Altman, & Y. Waisel (Eds.) Biology of Root Formation and Development. (pp. 163-167). New York: Plenum Press.
Publication type: Chapter - Goldfarb, B., Howe, G. M., Hackett, W. P., & Monteuuis, O. (1996). Survival and growth of eastern white pine shoot apical meristems in vitro. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 46, 171-178.
Publication type: Article - Diaz-Sala, C., Hutchison, K. W., Goldfarb, B., & Greenwood, M. S. (1996). Maturation-related loss in rooting competence by loblolly pine stem cuttings: the role of polar auxin transport and tissue sensitivity to auxin. Physiologia Plantarum, 97, 481-490.
Publication type: Article - Grattapaglia, D., Chaparro, J., Wilcox, P., McCord, S., Crane, B., Amerson, H., Werner, D., Liu, B. H., O'Malley, D., Whetten, R., McKeand, S., Goldfard, B., Greenwood, M., Kuhlman, G., Bridgwater, F., & Sederoff, R. (1993). Application of genetic markers to tree breeding. In Proceedings of the 22nd Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference. (Conference Proceedings, ) (pp. 452-463).
Publication type: Conference paper - Howe, G. T., Goldfarb, B., & Strauss, S. H. (1993). Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of poplar suspension cultures and regeneration of transformed plants. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 36, 59-71.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Strauss, S. H., Howe, G. T., & Zaerr, J. B. (1992). Transient gene expression of microprojectile-introduced DNA in Douglas-fir cotyledons. Plant Cell Reports (Online), 10, 517-521.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Howe, G. T., Bailey, L. M., Strauss, S. H., & Zaerr, J. B. (1991). A liquid cytokinin pulse induces adventitious shoot formation from Douglas-fir cotyledons. Plant Cell Reports (Online), 10, 156-160.
Publication type: Article - Strauss, S. H., Howe, G. T., & Goldfarb, B. (1991). Prospects for genetic engineering of insect resistance in forest trees. Forest Ecology and Management, 43, 181-209.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Nelson, E. E., & Hansen, E. M. (1989). Trichoderma spp.: growth rates and antagonism to Phellinus weirii in vitro. Mycologia, 81, 375-381.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., Nelson, E. E., & Hansen, E. M. (1989). Trichoderma species from Douglas-fir stumps and roots infested with Phellinus weirii in the western Cascades mountains of Oregon. Mycologia, 81, 134-138.
Publication type: Article - Goldfarb, B., & Zaerr, J. B. (1989). Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco). In Y. P. S. Bajaj (Ed.) Trees II (Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry 5). (pp. 526-548). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.
Publication type: Chapter - Nelson, E. E., Goldfarb, B., & Thies, W. G. (1987). Trichoderma species from fumigated Douglas-fir roots decayed by Phellinus weirii. Mycologia, 79, 370-374.
Publication type: Article