Debbie J. Swarthout
Assistant Professor of Biology
Research Interests
My research focuses on investigating plant growth and development in response to environmental stress.
I am interested in gaining a mechanistic understanding of the internal mobilization of metabolites that
result in enhanced water-use efficiency in plants. We have been studying the growth and development of tall fescue
grasses under varying water and nutrient availability. I have interests in blending scientific research and teaching
through the use of digital art, water-color painting and music to create video clips that can be used by teachers to
demonstrate how plants grow and develop as they transgress through the environment.
Dr. Swarthout's Botanical Garden
Affiliations
- AAAS
- ASPB
- CUR
- Sigma XI
- Crop Science Society of America
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