Table 1 Identification of Bacillus subtilis strain on the basis of biochemical tests in comparison with B. subtilis BTN7A
S/N | Biochemical test | Bacillus subtilis AG-PQ | Bacillus subtilis TP4-2 | Bacillus subtilis BTN7A | Bacillus sp.38b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Gram nature | Gram positive | Gram-positive rods | Gram-positive rods | Gram-positive rods |
2 | Form | Irregular | Irregular | Irregular | Irregular |
3 | Surface | Rough | Rough | Rough | Rough |
4 | Catalase |  +  |  +  |  +  |  +  |
5 | Oxidase |  +  |  +  |  +  |  +  |
6 | Motility |  +  |  +  |  +  |  +  |
7 | Citrate utilization |  +  |  +  |  −  |  −  |
8 | Lactose |  −  |  −  |  −  |  −  |
9 | H2S production |  +  |  +  |  −  |  −  |
10 | Methyl red |  +  | - |  +  |  +  |
11 | Voges proskauer |  +  |  +  | - |  +  |
12 | Indole production |  −  |  −  |  −  |  −  |
13 | Urease |  −  |  −  |  −  |  −  |
14 | Mannitol |  +  |  +  |  +  |  +  |