Monsanto's Roundup herbicide
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:physicist
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Roundup_Ready
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| gptkbp:activities |
inhibits amino acid synthesis
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| gptkbp:affects |
linked to various health studies
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| gptkbp:application |
spraying
varies by crop |
| gptkbp:availability |
widely available in stores
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| gptkbp:care_instructions |
follow label directions
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:glycine_herbicide
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| gptkbp:clinical_trial |
decomposes over time
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| gptkbp:competitors |
faces competition from other herbicides
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| gptkbp:controversy |
health risks
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| gptkbp:cultivation |
popular among home gardeners
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced agricultural practices
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| gptkbp:demographics |
farmers and gardeners
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| gptkbp:drainage_basin |
follow local regulations
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
significant in agriculture
potential effects on food chain |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
subject to environmental regulations
affects soil microorganisms changed farming practices significantly potential harm to biodiversity |
| gptkbp:feedback |
mixed user feedback
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| gptkbp:formulation |
gptkb:item
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
ongoing debate about safety
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneered glyphosate use
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Monsanto's Roundup herbicide
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| gptkbp:impact |
can contaminate water sources
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| gptkbp:ingredients |
glyphosate
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| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:1974
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| gptkbp:invention |
patented
patent expired in 2000 |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
studies suggest potential risks
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| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
highly effective against many weeds
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| gptkbp:is_used_for |
weed control
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| gptkbp:land_use |
widely used
used in landscaping and parks |
| gptkbp:latest_version |
available after patent expiration
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
lawsuits regarding health effects
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Monsanto_Company
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| gptkbp:marketed_as |
gptkb:Roundup_Ready
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| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
advertised as safe when used properly
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| gptkbp:packaging |
available in various sizes
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| gptkbp:pollinators |
concerns about effects on pollinators
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| gptkbp:products |
organic herbicides
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased awareness of risks
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed opinions
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| gptkbp:regulatory_body |
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
varies by country
approved in many countries |
| gptkbp:research |
numerous studies conducted
continues to be researched |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
wear protective gear
subject to safety regulations contains safety warnings |
| gptkbp:sales |
billions of dollars annually
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| gptkbp:sensor |
some crops are sensitive to glyphosate
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
C3 H8 N O5 P
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
linked to monoculture practices
debate over sustainable practices |
| gptkbp:targets |
broadleaf weeds
grassy weeds |
| gptkbp:uses |
increasing use globally
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| gptkbp:water_resistance |
glyphosate-resistant weeds
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
concerns about effects on wildlife
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