Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that is commonly used to kill weeds and grasses. It is the active ingredient in many popular herbicide products, including Roundup. Glyphosate works by inhibiting an enzyme that is essential for plant growth, leading to the death of the targeted plants.
Glyphosate has been widely used in agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening for several decades. It is effective in controlling a wide range of weeds and is relatively low in toxicity to humans and animals when used as directed. However, there has been some controversy surrounding glyphosate's safety and potential health effects.