Dear Researcher,

      We are honored to announce that “The 2^nd International and 11^th National Congress on Biological Control in Agriculture and Natural Resources” has been scheduled on February 14-15, 2024, to discuss about Biocontrol methods of controlling pests in agriculture. The location for the conference has been scheduled to take place at the University of Jiroft, Jiroft, Iran.

      This event is an opportunity to promote research, development, implementation and training of biological control of pests in agricultural systems, and to promote cooperation between scientists, advisors and producers working in this field. Scientific presentation and talk will be combined with social events to encourage discussions between participants and to share ideas and knowledge. 

      The conference will be held both online & in-person, with the safety and well-being of attendees as a top priority. Hope you all will be present at the location. The deadline for submitting abstract papers is October 22, 2023 (30 Mehr 1402). If you have any queries regarding the conference, please inform us via email: bioconference@ut.ac.ir.

The following themes will be addressed at the conference:

 •The latest achievements and progress on application of biocontrol agents in agriculture and natural resources

•Bioprocess engineering and formulation of biocontrol agents

•Molecular biology and biotechnology of biocontrol agents

•Climate change and biological control

•Benefits and risks of biocontrol agents

•Perspectives and challenges of commercialization and wide application of biocontrol agents in agriculture sector

•Plant-microbe interactions and biocontrol