How plants survive the winter

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Despite the freezing temperatures, howling winds and constant darkness of Svalbard's polar night, this remote island is home to some incredible arctic plants. As the worlds climate becomes more extreme, bioengineers are studying these plants to find out how to improve our own crops. Engineering Europe, Episode Six | Farming the Arctic #EngineeringEurope #Svalbard #Norway -- See more at http://www.atomicfrontieronline.com or http://www.youtube.com/atomicfrontieronline or http://www.facebook.com/atomicfrontier and follow me on Twitter @atomicfrontiers You can also support the channel at https://www.patreon.com/atomicfrontier