TABLE 1.
Contrast of phenotypic characteristics of the new isolate (0910-06083) and R. peoriensisa
| Phenotypic profile | 0910-06083 | R. peoriensisb |
|---|---|---|
| Growth at: | ||
| 44°C | + | ND |
| 37°C | + | + |
| Hemolysis of sheep blood | − | − |
| Motility | − | − |
| Indole | − | − |
| Urease | − | − |
| Nitrate | − | − |
| Catalase | + | + |
| N-Acetyl-β-glucosaminidase | + | + |
| α-Arabinosidase | + | + |
| α-Galactosidase | + | + |
| β-Galactosidase | + | + |
| α-Glucosidase | + | + |
| β-Glucosidase | + | + |
| β-Glucuronidase | + | + |
| α-Fucosidase | + | + |
| Acid phosphatase | ND | + |
| Esterase | ND | +, weak |
| Esterase lipase | ND | +, weak |
| Utilization of: | ||
| Arabinose | + | + |
| Cellobiose | + | + |
| Fructose | + | + |
| Glucose | + | + |
| Lactose | + | + |
| Sucrose | + | ND |
| Maltose | + | + |
| Raffinose | + | + |
| Salicin | + | ND |
| Trehalose | + | + |
| Xylan | + | + |
| Xylose | + | + |
| Gelatin | + | ND |
| Esculin | + | ND |
| Glycerol | + | ND |
| Mannose | + | ND |
| Sorbitol | − | ND |
| Mannitol | − | ND |
a
+, positive; −, negative; ND, not done.
b
Biochemical reactions were recorded from reference 3.