Glyphosate - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern

Glyphosate is an organophosphorus herbicide for agricultural, forestry and residential weed control that kills or suppresses all plant types, with the exception of those genetically modified to be tolerant to it. Since its introduction in 1974, glyphosate has become the most widely used herbicide worldwide. The largest use of glyphosate has been in agriculture; however glyphosate use in urban settings can also be a significant source of contamination.

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Source https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/41489
Author Economy Division
Maintainer Economy Division
Last Updated January 25, 2023, 16:13 (UTC)
Created January 25, 2023, 16:13 (UTC)
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Issued 2022-12-19T19:30:40Z
Language English
Modified 2022-12-19 22:35:28.865
Publisher name Economy Division
Theme Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures
data_type document
spatial Global