Roundup

The Benchmark in Weed Control: Monsanto Roundup

In the global agrochemical market, "Roundup" from the American corporation Monsanto has long become a household name. It is the gold-standard systemic, non-selective herbicide that has defined weed control standards in intensive agriculture for decades. Developed based on the isopropylamine salt of glyphosate, this product revolutionized the industry by allowing farmers to clear fields of the most persistent perennial weeds, such as couch grass and creeping thistle, either pre-seeding or during the growing season.

Mode of Action and Applications

As a non-selective post-emergence herbicide, Roundup penetrates the leaf surface and is translocated throughout the entire plant, including the root system. This ensures complete eradication of weeds, including annual grasses and broadleaf species like common lambsquarters and green foxtail. The product demonstrates high efficacy in orchards (apple, cherry, plum, peach) and on industrial crops such as oilseed rape, soybean, flax, and fodder beet.

Agronomic Versatility

• Weed Suppression: Control of volunteer cereals and perennial weeds.
• Desiccation: Accelerating crop maturity and facilitating harvest by dehydrating plant tissues.
• Ease of Use: The aqueous solution is easily prepared, and with dosage rates from 2.0 to 3.0 L/ha (or higher for severe infestations), it ensures consistent results.

With a short pre-harvest/re-entry interval of just 1 day, it remains an indispensable tool for operations with tight agronomic windows. However, because it is a non-selective herbicide, Roundup requires careful application techniques to prevent drift onto non-target crops.