Used primarily in agriculture, this chemical functions as a plant growth regulator. It helps control the growth of fruit trees and ornamental plants by reducing excessive vegetative growth and promoting more uniform flowering and fruiting. Commonly applied to apples, cherries, and pears, it aids in improving fruit set and managing harvest timing. It also enhances the effectiveness of mechanical harvesting by reducing pre-harvest fruit drop. In ornamental horticulture, it is used to maintain compact plant size and improve overall shape for nursery and greenhouse crops.