Table 2 Biochemical characterization data of M18SP4Q (ii)
Tests | M18SP4Q (ii) |
|---|---|
Colony morphology | Â |
Configuration | Circular |
Margin | Rhizoid |
Elevation | Flat |
Surface | Pale |
Pigment | - |
Opacity | Opaque |
Gram’s reaction | Positive |
Cell shape | Rods |
Arrangement | Singles & pairs |
Spore (s) | Present |
Endospore | + |
Position | Subterminal |
Shape | Oval |
Sporangia bulging | No |
Motility | + |
Temperature requirement | 15 to 40°C |
pH requirement | 6-8 |
Growth at 6.5% NaCl | + |
Growth under anaerobic condition | - |
Voges Proskauer test | + |
Citrate utilization | + |
Starch hydrolysis | + |
Nitrate reduction | + |
Catalase test | + |
Oxidase test | - |