Strain BCC72023 was identified using phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and genotypic characterization. The
morphological property of the strain was examined using scanning electron microscopy (model JSM-5410 LV; JEOL).
The preparation of the samples for scanning electron microscopy was done as described previously. Cultural characteristics were determined using 14-day culture grown at 30 C on several standard agar media, as described by Shirling and Gottlieb. The ISCCeNBS Color Charts standard sample no. 2106 was used for determining color designations. Decomposition of various compounds and acid production from carbon sources were examined using basal
medium recommended by Gordon et al. The tolerance of NaCl, pH and the effect of temperature was determined by
cultured on ISP2 medium. Gelatin liquefaction, nitrate reduction, and starch hydrolysis were determined through
cultivation on various media, described by Arai and Williams and Cross.