Metconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole fungicide widely used in agriculture to protect crops from a variety of fungal diseases. It works by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis, a key component of fungal cell membranes, thereby disrupting membrane integrity and stopping fungal growth. It is commonly applied to cereals such as wheat and barley to control major diseases like rusts, powdery mildew, and Fusarium head blight. Metconazole is also used in the treatment of seed-borne pathogens, providing early-season protection when applied as a seed treatment. Due to its systemic activity, metconazole moves within the plant, offering both protective and curative action. This makes it effective even after initial infection has occurred. It is valued for improving crop yield and quality by preventing yield loss and reducing mycotoxin contamination, especially in grain crops. In addition to field crops, metconazole is used in horticulture on fruits and vegetables to manage leaf spot diseases and other fungal infections. Its effectiveness at low application rates and favorable residual activity make it a preferred choice in integrated pest management programs.