Table 2.
Differential characteristics of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SS35.
| Characteristic/biochemical test | Observation |
|---|---|
| Cell shape | Rod |
| Cell size | 0.5–0.6 μm × 1.5–1.6 μm, |
| Gram's reaction | + |
| Endospore formation | + |
| Acid production from | |
| Glucose | + |
| Lactose | + |
| Sucrose | + |
| Catalase test | + |
| Urease test | − |
| NO3 reduction into NO2 | + |
| H2S production | − |
| Starch hydrolysis | + |
| Growth between 20 and 50°C | + |
+: positive reaction; −: negative reaction.