Table 2.
Characteristics of isolated strains
| Characteristic | Isolate | |
|---|---|---|
| TM2 | SPS3 | |
| Cell size (μm) | Width: 1.0 ~ 1.2, Length: 4.0 ~ 5.0 | Width: 1.0 ~ 1.2, Length: 3.0 ~ 4.0 |
| Cell shape | Rod, chain (4 ~ 6 cells) | Rod, V-shaped pairs |
| Motility | Motile | Motile |
| Gram reaction | + | + |
| Spore formation | + (ellipsoidal, central or paracentral) | + (ellipsoidal, central or paracentral) |
| Colony size (cm) | 0.5 ~ 0.65 | 0.65 ~ 0.8 |
| Colony color | Light cream | Off-white |
| Colony shape | Circular | Irregular |
| Colony edge | Undulate | Undulate |
| Colony texture | Streaky | Non-streaky |