Table 4.
Physiological and biochemical reaction results of Bacillus
| Strain reaction | Y1 | Y5 | Y8 | Y9 | F5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure to enzymes | + | + | + | + | + |
| Kinetic test | − | − | − | − | − |
| Nitrate reduction | + | + | + | + | + |
| Glucose | + | + | + | + | + |
| V.P | + | + | + | + | + |
| Mannitol acid production | − | − | − | − | − |
| Gelatin decomposition | + | + | + | + | + |
| Citrate | − | − | − | − | − |
| Hydrogen sulfide test | − | − | − | − | − |
| Indole test | − | − | − | − | − |
| Methyl red test | + | + | + | + | + |