Outstanding Advantages of Glufosinate Ammonium Over Older Herbicides – Safer Because It Doesn’t Kill Roots

Discover the key advantages of Glufosinate Ammonium – a modern, non-selective herbicide that works fast, doesn’t harm roots, and is safer than Glyphosate, especially for fruit orchards and vegetable gardens.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Glufosinate Ammonium?
2. Comparison with Older Herbicides (Glyphosate, Paraquat)
3. Key Advantage: Does Not Kill Crop Roots
4. Real Benefits in Fruit Orchards
5. When to Prioritize Glufosinate Use
6. Conclusion

1. What Is Glufosinate Ammonium?

Glufosinate Ammonium is a non-selective, contact herbicide – it kills only the parts of the weed that are directly sprayed and does not move into roots like Glyphosate. It is widely used in:

• Fruit orchards (durian, jackfruit, mango, citrus, pomelo...)
• Industrial crops (coffee, rubber...)
• Areas requiring weed control near plant bases without damaging roots

2. Comparison with Older Herbicides

Criteria	Glufosinate Ammonium	Glyphosate	Paraquat (banned)
Mode of Action	Contact – burns sprayed parts	Systemic – kills roots	Strong contact – cell toxicant
Root Kill	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No (but severe leaf burn)
Crop Safety	⚠️ If sprayed on young leaves	✅ Risk of root/crop damage	⚠️ Highly phytotoxic
Speed of Action	1–3 days	5–10 days	1 day
Environmental Safety	✅ Good	⚠️ Moderate	❌ Dangerous – banned

3. Key Advantage: Does Not Kill Crop Roots

🔹 Glufosinate is not systemic, so when sprayed near crop bases, it does not penetrate and damage roots like Glyphosate.
🔹 This helps protect healthy root systems and avoids symptoms like wilting, growth reduction, or tree stress after spraying.

👉 This is especially important for sensitive crops like durian, mango, longan, jackfruit, and others.

4. Real Benefits of Using Glufosinate in Orchards

✅ Effectively kills weeds near the base without harming the crop
✅ Does not affect flowers, young shoots, or fine feeder roots when applied correctly
✅ Reduces the need for manual weeding → lowers labor costs
✅ No risk of root burn or tree decline (unlike Glyphosate)
✅ Compatible with organic farming, IPM, and VietGAP practices

5. When to Prioritize Glufosinate Use

Situation	Glufosinate Use Recommended
Orchards during flowering or new flush	✅ Yes
Need to clean weeds close to crop base	✅ Yes
Frequent base spraying required	✅ Yes
Areas with broadleaf or soft weeds	✅ Very effective
Overgrown or woody, deep-rooted weeds	⚠️ May need reapplication

6. Conclusion

Glufosinate Ammonium is a safer and more precise option than Glyphosate for long-term orchard management, thanks to its non-systemic action and ability to spare plant roots.

👉 If you're looking for a fast, effective, and low-risk herbicide, especially during periods of sensitive growth like flushing or flowering, Glufosinate is the “golden solution” for your farm.