Used primarily as a selective pre-emergence herbicide in agriculture, this chemical controls broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. It inhibits photosynthesis by blocking electron transport in photosystem II, leading to the death of susceptible plants. Due to its soil residual activity, it provides extended weed control early in the growing season. Commonly applied to fields before weed emergence, it is effective in reduced-tillage systems and helps improve crop yield by minimizing competition from weeds. Its application is often timed with planting to maximize efficacy and minimize crop interference.