Dr. J. Richard Carter

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Dr. J. Richard Carter, Professor, received B.S. [Zoology] and M.S. [Botany] degrees from Mississippi State University and the Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.  In addition to having taught at Valdosta State for 40 years [1984–2024], Dr. Carter has served as Curator of the Valdosta State University Herbarium.  His research focuses on the flora of the Georgia coastal plain and the taxonomy of vascular plants, involving field-based inventories of areas of conservation significance, field surveys for rare and endangered species, taxonomy of sedges and other vascular plant groups, and herbarium curation.  In support of his research and the herbarium, he has received numerous grants and awards from various sources, including the National Science Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.  Dr. Carter is a member of the Southeastern Flora Team contributing to the Flora of the Southeastern United States, a regional reviewer for the Flora of North America, an associate of Tall Timbers Research Station where he holds a Henry Beadel Fellowship [2018–present], and a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. 

Contact Information

Biology Department, Herbarium, Room 1040, Bailey Science Center, Valdosta State University, 1500 N Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA  31698-0015  /  (229) 333-5338 Herbarium Office

Email:  rcarter@valdosta.edu

Teaching

Dr Carter has taught a variety of courses at Valdosta State, most related to plants and a number of these with a substantial field component.

List of Courses Taught

Representative Course Syllabi

Published Teaching Resources

Course Field Trips and Activities   

Scholarship

Dr Carter's research has resulted in the publication of numerous scholarly works, many involving students. 

Refereed Journal Articles

Book Chapters and Taxonomic Treatments

Miscellaneous Publications, Abstracts, and Reports

Contributed Papers, Posters, Workshops, Short Courses, and Public Lectures

Research Funding

Dr Carter has secured funding in support of the herbarium and his research, much of which has involved students.

Funded Research Projects 

Current Research Projects

Works in Progress

Curriculum Vitae

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