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Noble Pecan Researcher Earns Special Recognition
Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59:19 CDT
Noble Foundation Assistant Professor Charles Rohla, Ph.D., was recently named one of 39 Oklahoma young leaders in The Journal Record's 2013 Achievers Under 40. Rohla will be honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, May 23, 2013 and profiled in a special publication.
Rohla was nominated for this award because of his contributions to the pecan industry through research, education and leadership. His primary research focuses on increasing pecan production through improved establishment methods, reducing alternate bearing and nutrient management.
"Dr. Rohla has personally overseen the planting of more than 2,000 acres of pecan orchards on the farms and ranches of agricultural producers, who work with the Noble Foundation," said Billy Cook, Ph.D., director of the Agricultural Division. "He goes above and beyond for the pecan industry and producers. He is highly deserving of this award and is a great asset to the Noble Foundation, our state and the pecan industry."
The mission of The Journal Record's Achievers Under 40 is to honor and recognize the accomplishments of Oklahoma's talented young professionals who have chosen to make Oklahoma their home.
"It is a tremendous honor to be selected," Rohla said. "I believe this is not just a reflection of my achievements, but those of the Noble Foundation, the agricultural producers we work with and the various organizations that have given me the opportunity to be involved in the pecan and agriculture industry."
Rohla received his bachelor's degree in animal science, master's degree in agriculture education and his doctoral degree in crop science, all from Oklahoma State University. Rohla joined the Noble Foundation in 2006 as assistant professor on the Agricultural Division's Agricultural Research Team. He also serves as a horticulture consultant with the division's consultation program. He has authored and co-authored several national publications on pecan research.
Rohla currently serves as the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association past-president and serves on numerous committees and boards within the horticulture industry. He was also a member of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Class 14.
"The selection process for our Achievers Under 40 program gets more difficult each year as the caliber and number of nominations from across the state increase," said Mary Mélon, publisher. "While the selection process was challenging and competitive, it is a great sign for the future of our state that we have such a large group of dedicated leaders committed to moving Oklahoma forward."
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