CAS 77182 82 2 20%SL Glufosinate Ammonium Herbicide

                                                                                 Glufosinate

Glufosinate (also known as phosphinothricin and often sold as an ammonium salt) is a naturally occurring broad-spectrum herbicide

produced by several species of Streptomyces soil bacteria. Glufosinate is a non-selective, contact herbicide, with some systemic action.

 Plants may also metabolize bialaphos, another naturally occurring herbicide, directly into glufosinate.  The compound irreversibly inhibits

glutamine synthetase, an enzyme necessary for the production of glutamine and for ammonia detoxification, giving it antibacterial, antifungal

and herbicidal properties. Application of glufosinate to plants leads to reduced glutamine and elevated ammonia levels in tissues, halting

photosynthesis and resulting in plant death.

Glufosinate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that is used to control important weeds such as morning glories, hemp sesbania (Sesbania bispinosa),

Pennsylvania smartweed (Polygonum pensylvanicum) and yellow nutsedge similar to glyphosate. It is applied to young plants during early

development for full effectiveness. It is sold in formulations under brands including Basta, Rely, Finale, Challenge and Liberty.

Glufosinate is typically used in three situations as an herbicide:

• directed sprays for weed control, including in genetically modified crops
• use as a crop desiccation to facilitate harvesting

Glufosinate also has shown to provide some protection against various plant diseases, as it also acts to kill fungi and bacteria on contact.