Sales champion, scientifically Glyphosate is a hazardous pesticide

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https://doi.org/10.5007/1807-0221.2020v17n35p2

Abstract

The glyphosate-based herbicides (HBG) contain in addition to the active ingrediente (glyphosate), other substances such as surfactants and adjuvants. This article aimed to presente a literature review on risks to human, animal and ecosysten health associated with exposure to HGB. It is hoped that the content can be useful for improving public practices and policies related to nthose pesticides. To carry out this reserach, the databases available at institutional portals were consulted. Although applied on plants, the product is taken away from the site of application, by wind, water, by harvesting pollen, grains, roots, leaves and fruits. Because they are systemic in the plant, they reach bees' hives, at the consumer's plate or even in rivers, lakes and oceans. In contact with other organisms than plants, HBG causes diverse effects, such as cell death, reproductive disorders, cancer, malformations, among others.

Author Biographies

Rubens Onofre Nodari, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Possui graduação e mestrado em Agronomia, e doutorado em Genética. Atualmente é professor titular da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

Sônia Corina Hess, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Possui graduação em Engenharia Química, mestrado e doutorado em Química. Atualmente é professora titular da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

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Published

2020-04-22