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Table 1 Morphological and biochemical characteristics of A. aquatilis 3c

From: Degradation of azo dyes by Alcaligenes aquatilis 3c and its potential use in the wastewater treatment

Morphological characteristics

A. aquatilis 3c

Shape

Spherical

Size

1 mm

Color

Pale yellow

Elevation

Non elevated

Edges

Smooth

Texture

Sticky

Gram’s staining

Gram negative

Biochemical characteristics

 Fermentation

  Lactose

–ve

  Sucrose

–ve

  Dextrose

–ve

  H2S production

–ve

  Nitrate reduction

–ve

  Indole production

–ve

  Methl red reaction

–ve

  Voges Proskauer reaction

–ve

  Citrate use

±

  Urease activity

–ve

  Catalase activity

+ve

  Oxidase activity

+ve

  1. +ve: positive, –ve: negative