Used as a selective pre-emergence 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 to soil, it provides residual weed control during early crop growth stages. Its systemic action allows uptake through roots and emerging shoots, making it effective before weed emergence. Commonly used in integrated weed management programs where long-lasting, broad-spectrum suppression is needed with minimal impact on tolerant crops.