Glyphosate

Glyphosate , N-(phosphenomethyl) glycine interferes with the synthesis of the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan. It inhibits the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), which catalyzes the reaction of shikimate-3-phosphate (S3P) and phosphoenolpyruvate to form 5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate (ESP). BioWold provides glyphosate [N-(phosphenomethyl) glycine ammonium salt] formulated for screening og transgenic plants expressinh glyphosate resistant EPSP synthase gene. Inhibits the shikimate pathway during biosynthesis of the aromatic amino acids, resulting in accumulation of shikimate and cell death Active ingredient in Roundup™also known as BASTA™ Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin; harmful if swallowed.