Bacillus subtilis- An Overview and Applications
Bacillus subtilis is the type species of the genus Bacillus which is commonly found in diverse environments ranging from soil to the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and humans. It is … Read more
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Isolation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) from Soil sample
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an ubiquitous, Gram-positive and sporulating bacterium that synthesizes insecticidal proteins with specificity against a wide range of insects during sporulation (Cry and Cyt) and vegetative growth (Vip … Read more
Bacillus cereus- An Overview
Habitat of Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus is isolated from soil, vegetables, milk, cereals, spices, fried rice, cooked poultry and meats, soups, and desserts. It is also found in mashed potatoes, … Read more
Biochemical Test of Bacillus cereus
Biochemical Test of Bacillus cereus Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus cereus) Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Positive (+ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Negative (-ve) Gram Staining Positive (+ve) Growth in KCN Positive (+ve) Hemolysis … Read more
Biochemical Test of Bacillus subtilis
Biochemical Test of Bacillus subtilis Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus subtilis) Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Positive (+ve) Flagella Flagellated Gas Negative (-ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Positive (+ve) Gram Staining Gram Positive (+ve) … Read more
Bacillus anthracis- An Overview
Bacillus anthracis definition Bacillus anthracis is the only obligate pathogenic species of Bacillus and the causative agent of anthrax, which is a common disease of livestock and occasionally occurs in … Read more
Anthrax bacilli vs Anthracoid bacilli- 25 Differences
The saprophytic organisms which simulate the anthrax bacillus closely, both in their morphological and cultural characters within the group of Gram-positive aerobic sporing bacilli are termed as Anthracoid bacilli. They … Read more
Biochemical Test of Bacillus anthracis
Biochemical Test of Bacillus anthracis Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus anthracis) Capsule Capsulated Catalase Positive (+ve) Gas Negative (-ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Positive (+ve) Gram Staining Positive (+ve) Hemolysis Negative (-ve) Indole … Read more