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Periodic graphics: How do evergreen trees stay green?

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning queries the chemical tactics conifers use to make it through the winter

by Andy Brunning
January 10, 2017 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 95, Issue 3

 

 

References used to create this graphic:

Antifreeze proteins enable plants to survive in freezing conditions

How do trees survive winter cold?

Christmas trees have trouble seeing the light

Plant freezing and damage


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