Since we throw our fruit seeds into the garbage, i was wondering if it was possible for a tree to grow in the landfill and would it be like a mutated fruit tree?
2007-07-25 10:04:07 · 4 answers · asked by Calvin & Hobbes 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
And why would it be mutated?
The real problem is that a properly built landfill in the US is sealed over with a layer of clay and then soil is added to level it, with the result that what we put in the land fill is buried too deep to make it to the surface. Also, depending on the land fill design, composting may heat the garbage enough to sterilize seeds.
2007-07-25 10:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, They do. If you would look at an Abandoned landfill, I would bet you would see trees and vegitation. All the right componets are there, Soil, Water, Nutrients and Sunlight.
2007-07-25 17:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by Brandonn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All i know is there are often tomato plants growing in landfills.
i suppose if a tree started to grow the owners would have it cut down.
2007-07-25 18:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you wish upon a star, or toxic waste; either way.
2007-07-25 17:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋