Introduction to Anilofos and Its Global Agricultural Significance Anilofos is a ​systemic organophosphorus herbicide​ widely used as a selective pre-emergence and early post-emergence treatment in rice cultivation. Chemically known as ​S-4-chloro-N-isopropyl carbaniloylmethyl-O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate, this herbicide is particularly effective against annual grasses, sedges, and some broad-leaved weeds in both transplanted and direct-seeded rice fields. The compound works by being absorbed primarily through the root system and transmitted to shoots and leaves, where it inhibits meristematic tissues, severely affecting cell division and elongation. This mechanism leads to growth suppression, darkening of foliage, and eventual plant death in target weeds. Its selective action makes it valuable for rice farmers worldwide facing weed competition…