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Nowadays, there is a big gap between plant nutrients produced and the required nutrients. The agricultural production increase should be attained to face the population increase in a system that conserve the environment, humankind and limits the insecticide uses and unattractive chemicals in agriculture. This chapter summarizes the key biological control industry challenges. This chapter spotlights on the sustainable biological control strategies of the agricultural environment that was documented in this book. Finally, four main contribution areas were identified which include; parasitoids, predacious insects and mites for managing insects and mites, Microorganisms for controlling insect pests, Biocontrol products for plant diseases management, and Bio-products against abiotic factors and micronutrient deficiency. Thus, recommendations and conclusions would be built on scientist and researcher visions added regarding to their research findings. In addition, this chapter includes information on a set of conclusions and recommendations to direct future research toward industry of biological control, which is one of the main tactical strategies of the Egyptian economy and environment.

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El-Wakeil, N., Saleh, M., Abu-hashim, M. (2020). Conclusions and Recommendations of Biological Control Industry. In: El-Wakeil, N., Saleh, M., Abu-hashim, M. (eds) Cottage Industry of Biocontrol Agents and Their Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33161-0_15

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