Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in wheat and barley crops to control grassy weeds. It is effective against a range of annual and some perennial grass species while showing minimal toxicity to broadleaf plants and the crop itself when applied at recommended rates. Applied post-emergence, it is absorbed through the leaves and translocated to growing points, inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme essential for fatty acid synthesis in grasses. Due to its systemic action and rainfastness, it provides reliable weed control under field conditions. Often included in integrated weed management programs to reduce competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight, thereby improving crop yield and quality.