Widely used in agriculture as a fungicide, particularly effective against diseases caused by oomycetes such as Phytophthora and Pythium. Commonly applied in crops like potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and ornamental plants to control damping-off, late blight, and root rot. It works systemically, being absorbed by plant tissues and providing both preventive and early curative action. Often used in integrated pest management programs due to its favorable environmental profile and low toxicity to non-target organisms. Suitable for use in greenhouse and field production, including some formulations approved for use in protected cultivation.