Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in crops like sugarcane, soybeans, and cotton. It controls annual grasses and broadleaf weeds by inhibiting photosynthesis through disruption of carotenoid biosynthesis in susceptible plants. Applied pre-emergence or early post-emergence, it provides residual weed control in soil with moderate moisture. Its systemic action allows translocation within the plant, enhancing efficacy. Commonly used in integrated weed management programs to reduce competition for nutrients and improve crop yields.