Additonal InformationGlyphosate is a broad spectrum non-selective herbicide for the control of unwanted annual grasses and broadleaved weeds. Developed and patented by Monsanto in the 1970s under the trade name Roundup. Most widely used herbicide in the world. It interferes with the synthesis of amino acids tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine. Only effective on growing plants. Not effective as a pre-emergence herbicide. Is inactivated upon contact with the soil. New tallow amine free “Green Glyphosate” formulations can be used along water courses e.g. Roundup BiActive. Monsanto have developed glyphosate resistant crops that are marketed as “Roundup Ready”. Glyphosate can be used to control weeds in Roundup Ready crops without affecting the growth of the crop. A number of glyphosate resistant weeds exist throughout the world e.g. perennial rye grass and annual ryegrass and poa annua. Diquat and glufosinate ammonium should be used in the event that there are glyphosate resistant populations of weeds. Glyphosate is registered in the UK under hundreds of trade names including, Clinic Ace, Asteroid, Azural, B&Q Weedkiller, Barclay Gallup, Barclay Gallup Biograde, Resolva 24H, Charger, CleanCrop Hoedown, Clinic RTU, Clipper, Complete Weedkiller, Elimin8, Glycel, Glydate, Glyfos, Glyphogan, Glyper, Glyphosate Ready to Use, Glyweed, Homebase systemic path and patio weedkiller, Pathclear weedkiller, Pure Glyphosate 360, Reaper, Rodeo, Rosate, Roundup Ace, Roundup Amenity, Roundup Metro, Roundup Tree Stump and Root Killer, Rustler, Samurai, Slingshot, Stacato, Stamen, Silvio, Touchdown Quattro, Typhoon, Weed Buster, Weed Easy, WeedAway, Weedwallop, Wither 36 |