A method for selectively controlling weeds in rice, in particular weeds in transplanted and direct-seeded rice, using a 2-benzoyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione derivatives, in particular mesotrione, is disclosed.本發明揭示一種使用2-苯甲醯基-1,3-環己烷二酮衍生物,特別是硝磺酮(mesotrione),選擇性地控制稻中的雜草,特別是在移栽稻和直播稻中的雜草,之方法。