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11-Jan-2007

onlyrey

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Do plants fart?

I get asked by a kid the following question:

"Do plants fart?"

I couldn't honestly answer this question and rambled for a bit before saying no.

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11-Jan-2007	#2
yenling bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Dec-2006 Location: Santa Maria, CA Country: U.S.A USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 138	LOL, leave it to a kid to stump even a Bonsai Master

11-Jan-2007	#3
Bonsai Barry Bonsai Barry Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Santa Maria, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 3,4 Posts: 1,103	Well, they do expel oxygen, they are just more discrete than human in the way they exude their gases. __________________ Bonsai Barry "Our talent lies in our choices."

11-Jan-2007	#4
BrianBay9 Trunk Collector Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Loveland, CO Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 or 5? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,346	If by "fart" you mean release methane, then no, higher plants do not until they are decomposing in a compost heap. Bacteria, on the other hand, can fart.....bacteria in cow (or other mamamal's) stomachs, and bacteria in salt marshes both release methane. __________________ There's a difference between taking your art seriously, and taking yourself too seriously.

11-Jan-2007	#5
RedPine bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Jul-2004 Location: AR USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 2,873	Hmmm, Well maybe here is some evidence to back this up ORey. Many times when I will water my shohins I will see a few small bubbles come up in the tub. I think the nice warmish water relaxes them some. __________________ http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php

11-Jan-2007	#6
theelmboy bonsaitalk ninja Join Date: Jan-2006 Location: san diego CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9a AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,308	Sadly, i have to say that this is the most pitiful thread I have ever seen.

11-Jan-2007	#7
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,242	How about carniverous plants? Joanie __________________ "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" ~ Dave Barry

11-Jan-2007	#8
Ashbarns9999 bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2005 Location: Victoria Country: Australia AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,014	Sorry Jose I must agree with elmboy but not his sig. Ash __________________ Better to procrastinate than lose sight of the objective by rash deeds.

11-Jan-2007	#9
irene_b Student of Life Join Date: Mar-2006 Location: Castroville,Texas Country: USA USDA Zone: 8b-9a AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,404	Kids say the darndest things!! I am happy to see a light hearted thread for a change! Irene __________________ ....MOM.... Student of Life Student of Nature http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/index.php

11-Jan-2007	#10
hansvanmeer bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: May-2005 Country: The Netherlands Posts: 927	If by "fart" you mean release methane, then no, higher plants do not until they are decomposing in a compost heap. Oops! Must remember to keep this thread away from my wife! I dont want here to know that all those times....it whas me! Hans. __________________ "I fly so high...and fall so low!" Website: www.karamotto.org Bonsai Blog: http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/ha..._meer/index.php AoB Profil on Hans van Meer: http://www.artofbonsai.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1191

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