Colony characteristics | Isolate 1 | Isolate 2 | Isolate 3 | Isolate 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shape | Irregular | Irregular | Irregular | Irregular |
Color | Cream white | Cream white | Cream white | Cream white |
Elevation Surface | Raised Smooth | Raised Smooth | Raised Smooth | Raised Smooth |
Margin | Lobate | Lobate | lobate | lobate |
Gram stain Growth pH range |
+ ve rod |
+ ve rod |
+ ve rod |
+ ve rod |
3,4 5,6 7,8,9 10,11,12 Growth temperature range |
+ ++++ +++ ++ |
+ ++++ +++ ++ |
+ ++++ +++ ++ |
+ ++++ +++ ++ |
4 20 37 40,45,50 55 ≥ 60 |
- ++ +++ ++++ +++ - |
- ++ +++ ++++ +++ - |
- ++ +++ ++++ +++ - |
- ++ +++ ++++ +++ - |
Utilization of avicel | + | + | + | + |
Utilization of cellobiose | + | + | + | + |