Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in cereal crops like wheat and barley. It controls broadleaf weeds by inhibiting protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), an enzyme involved in chlorophyll synthesis. This disruption leads to the accumulation of toxic compounds in susceptible plants, causing rapid desiccation and death of weed tissues upon exposure to light. Applied post-emergence, it offers effective control of key weeds while showing good tolerance in target crops. Its formulation often includes adjuvants to enhance leaf penetration and field performance under varying environmental conditions.