Clay Carter

Clay Carter is a Professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, with an office at 1445 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN.

His research spans molecular plant-biotic interactions and protein trafficking mechanisms in plant cells, with concentrated focus on nectary biology and nectar composition. These interests drive integrated projects examining how plants interact with pollinators and pathogens through specialized secretory structures.

He leads an active research group investigating these fundamental biological processes, utilizing molecular and cellular approaches to understand plant adaptation strategies.