Donato Loddo

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Donato Loddo is a leading researcher in weed science, whose work addresses one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: the sustainable management of herbicide-resistant weeds. His research focuses on integrated weed management, herbicide resistance mechanisms, and the development of alternative control strategies. Loddo’s most cited paper, “Problems and perspectives in weed management” (2021, 35 citations), provides a critical overview of the declining efficacy of herbicides due to rising resistance, lack of new modes of action, and stricter regulations. This work highlights the urgent need for diversified tactics, including mechanical, biological, and precision technologies. Loddo’s contributions are vital for shaping modern, eco-friendly weed control practices that reduce reliance on chemical inputs. His research not only documents the scale of the resistance crisis but also offers practical pathways forward, making his work essential reading for agronomists, crop scientists, and policymakers. Through his scholarship, Loddo is helping to steer global agriculture toward more resilient and sustainable weed management systems.