Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop desiccant. It is an organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonate, which acts by inhibiting the plant enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase. From Wikipedia
The company is pursuing a Missouri court settlement to resolve over 65,000 cancer lawsuits, with a Chapter 11 filing for Monsanto as a contingency plan.
