The biological activity of glyphosate to plants and animals: a literature review

Vet Hum Toxicol. 1992 Dec;34(6):531-43.

Abstract

Glyphosate is a widely-used broad-spectrum herbicide with little to no hazard to man or the environment. Glyphosate is highly effective against 90 kinds of emerged grasses, brush and broad-leaf weeds. There is no residual soil activity, it does not leach into non-target areas, and it is non-volatile. It is practically nontoxic to mammals, birds and fish, showing no bioaccumulation in the food chain; it is biodegraded into natural products. When used correctly, glyphosate poses no threat to the environment and its inhabitants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Glycine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Glycine / metabolism
  • Glycine / pharmacology
  • Glycine / toxicity
  • Glyphosate
  • Herbicides / metabolism
  • Herbicides / pharmacology*
  • Herbicides / toxicity
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Plants / drug effects*
  • Rabbits
  • Rats

Substances

  • Herbicides
  • Glycine