Table 1. Partial Morphological and Biochemical Characteristics of the GA Strain a.
| Characteristic | GA Strain | Bacillus atrophaeus (9) | Bacillus subtilis (7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Rods | Rods | Rods |
| Gram staining | + | + | + |
| Motility | + | + | + |
| Aerobiosis | - | - | - |
| H 2 S production | - | - | - |
| Indole | + | - | - |
| Oxidase | - | - | - |
| Catalase | + | + | + |
| Black pigment production | + | + | - |
| Hemolysis | + | ND | + |
| Urease | - | ND | - |
| Voges-Proskauer test | - | + | + |
| Hydrolysis of gelatin | + | + | + |
| Hydrolysis of starch | + | + | + |
| Glucose | + | + | |
| Lactose | - | - | + |
| Sucrose | + | + | + |
| Mannitol | + | ND | + |
aAbbreviation: ND, not determined.