Table 1 Morphological and biochemical characteristics of metal resistant soil bacterial isolates
Test | Bacillus pumilus | Bacillus subtilis |
|---|---|---|
Gram stain |  +  |  +  |
Shape | Rod | Rod |
Spore formation |  +  |  +  |
Motility |  +  |  +  |
Nitrate reduction | – |  +  |
Urease | – | – |
Catalase |  +  |  +  |
Citrate | – |  +  |
Oxidase |  +  | – |
Indole | – | – |
MR |  +  | – |
VP |  +  |  +  |
Gelatine hydrolysis | – |  +  |
H2S | – | – |
Oxidation and fermentation of: | ||
Glucose |  +  |  +  |
Sucrose |  +  |  +  |
Mannitol |  +  |  +  |
Fructose |  +  |  +  |