Used as a selective herbicide in agriculture, particularly in crops like sugarcane, soybeans, and cotton. It controls annual grasses and broadleaf weeds by inhibiting carotenoid biosynthesis, leading to bleaching of plant tissues and eventual weed death. Applied pre-emergence or early post-emergence, it provides residual soil activity, offering extended weed control. Its systemic action allows it to be absorbed by roots and emerging shoots, making it effective under various field conditions. Commonly used in integrated weed management programs to reduce competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight, thereby improving crop yield and quality.