Table 1.
Morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics of the isolate MZF16.
| Characteristics | MZF16 (Pediococcus pentosaceus) |
|---|---|
| Gram stain reaction | Gram-positive cocci |
| COLONY MORPHOLOGY | |
| Color | Milky white |
| Shape | Circular |
| Elevation | Concave |
| Density | Mucoid and glistening |
| BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Catalase activity | − |
| PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GROWTH IN MRS MEDIUM | |
| CONDITIONS | |
| With 0.5% NaCl | + |
| With 2% NaCl | + |
| With 4% NaCl | − |
| With 6.5% NaCl | − |
| With 9.5% NaCl | − |
| At 4°C | − |
| At 10°C | − |
| At 30°C | + |
| At 35°C | + |
| At 37°C | + |
| At 45°C | + |
| At 60°C | − |
Positive results (+), negative results (−).