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Biochemical tests used for identification
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Growth on Niger seed agar | Mucoid, brownish black colonies after 48 hours of incubation [Table/Fig-3a] |
| Urease production | Positive within 4 hours |
| Growth on L-canavanine glycine bromothymol blue (CGB) | Present. CGB media became cobalt-blue in colour after 48 hours of incubation [Table/Fig-3b] |
