TY - CHAP AU - Athumani Msalale Lupindu AU - Erasto Vitus Mbugi AU - Jahash Nzalawahe and Abubakar Shaaban Hoza ED - Shymaa Enany Y1 - 2018-11-05 PY - 2018 T1 - Paralleling of Diagnostic Endeavor for Control of Mycobacterial Infections and Tuberculosis N2 - Actinobacteria have an extensive bioactive secondary metabolism and produce a huge amount of naturally derived antibiotics, as well as many anticancer, anthelmintic, and antifungal compounds. These bacteria are of major importance for biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture. In this book, we present the experience of worldwide specialists in the field of Actinobacteria, exploring their current knowledge and future prospects. BT - Basic Biology and Applications of Actinobacteria SP - Ch. 1 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.77316 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.77316 SN - 978-1-78984-615-7 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-16 ER -