This specialty chemical (fenoxanil) is primarily used as a fungicide in rice cultivation to control sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani. It functions as a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI), disrupting fungal energy production and inhibiting growth. Applied foliarly, it offers both protective and curative effects and is suitable for integrated pest management (IPM). Formulations are designed to be environmentally friendly, with low impact on non-target organisms and reduced residues.