Table 2.
Morphological, biochemical, and physiological characterization of CRB15
| Morphology | Traits |
|---|---|
| Gram reaction | + |
| Shape | Cocci |
| Colour | Pink and translucent |
| Biochemical tests | Traits |
|---|---|
| Catalase | + |
| Indole production | − |
| Methyl red test | − |
| Voges–proskauer test | − |
| Citrate utilization | − |
| Nitrate reduction | + |
| Mannitol | + |
| Motility | − |
| Lactose fermentation | − |
| Sucrose | − |
| Dextrose | + |
| H2S production | + |
| Gas production | + |
| Cellulase activity | + |
| Starch hydrolysis | − |
| Physiological tests | Traits |
|---|---|
| Growth at 4 °C | − |
| Growth at 41 °C | + |
| Growth at 7% NaCl | + |