Table 6. Biochemical characterization of strain SKS1.

Biochemical test	Interpretation	Result
Spirit blue agar test	Production of lipase	Positive
Starch agar test	Production of amylase	Positive
Lysine decarboxylase test	Production of lysine decarboxylase	Negative
Tryptone water test	Production of indole	Negative
Methyl red test	Production of stable acids by fermentation of glucose	Positive
Vogues Proskauer test	Production of acetylmethylcarbinol	Negative

Various biochemical tests were performed for characterization of strain SKS1 possessing various hydrolytic activities.