Table 2.
Characteristics | Results |
---|---|
Gram staining | Positive |
Shape and growth | filamentous aerial growth |
Range of temperature for growth | 25°C to 37°C |
Optimum temperature | 30°C |
Range of pH for growth | 3 to 11 |
Optimum pH | 7 |
Growth in the presence of NaCl | 1 to 9% |
Amylase | +++ |
Chitinase | + |
Protease | ++ |
Gelatinase | +++ |
Lipase | ++ |
+++ Good activity; ++ Moderate activity; + Weak activity.