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Bookmark or Share- Glyphosate General Fact Sheet - NPICGlyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. The sodium salt form of glyphosate is used to regulate plant growth and ripen specific crops. Glyphosate was first registered for use in the U.S. in 1974. Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States.
- Glyphosate - WikipediaGlyphosate ( IUPAC name: N- (phosphonomethyl)glycine) is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant. It is an organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonate, which acts by inhibiting the plant enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSP).
- Glyphosate: How It Works, Risks, and Legality - Verywell HealthLegality. Glyphosate is a herbicide used to control weeds and grasses. It is the active ingredient in the popular weed killer Roundup and other similar products. Although the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) and other international health authorities regard glyphosate weed killers as safe when used as directed, the International Agency on the ...
- Can Glyphosate Herbicide Harm Your Health? - WebMDGlyphosate is a popular herbicide used to kill certain plants and grasses, manage how plants grow, get crops ready for harvest, and ripen fruit. It’s been in the news recently because of ...
- Glyphosate | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGlyphosate. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds and grasses. It has been registered as a pesticide in the U.S. since 1974. Since glyphosate’s first registration, EPA has reviewed and reassessed its safety and uses, including undergoing registration review, a program that re-evaluates each registered pesticide ...
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