Hope College Biology

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.

Affiliations

• AAAS
• ASPB
• CUR
• Sigma XI
• Crop Science Society of America

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Contact Details

Office: Schaap Science Center 2029
Email: swarthout@hope.edu
Office phone: (616) 395-7355

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