Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly for controlling annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops like wheat, barley, and other cereals. Effective in pre-emergence and early post-emergence applications, it inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible plants by disrupting electron transport in photosystem II. Commonly applied in temperate regions where weed pressure is high, it provides residual control, reducing the need for frequent herbicide applications. Its use is often integrated into rotation systems to manage resistant weed populations. Due to its persistence in soil, careful application is required to avoid carryover effects on sensitive rotational crops.