Table 1 Biochemical, morphological, and physiological characteristics of strain FAO.CP7

Gram Reaction

Gram-Positive Rod

Spore

 + 

Optimal Temperature

50 ⁰C

Optimal pH

6.0

Catalase

 + 

Starch Hydrolysis

 + 

Indole Production

-

Urease Activity

-

Citrate Utilization Test (CU)

 + 

Gelatin Hydrolysis

 + 

Nitrate Reduction

 + 

Voges- Proskauer Test (VP)

 + 

Methyl Red Test (MR)

-

Oxidase Test

-

Utilization of D-Glucose

 + 

Utilization of D-Lactose

 + 

Utilization of D-Xylose

-

Utilization of Sucrose

 + 

Utilization of Starch

 + 

Arabinose

-

Maltose

 + 

Fructose

 +