Wednesday, July 12, 2006

We have isolated a Bacillus from soil enriched with filter paper.The bacillus is gram+ve,aerobic,motile,sporulating with central endospore,showing swarming growth on nutrient agar.It is cellulolytic which is evident in the picture showing a zone of clearance around the swarming colony.
This organism is peculiar showing pinkish pigmentation in the centre of the colony and has liquid droplet kind of growth at the periphery.
If anyone has any literature or information regarding this kindly post your views or mail to tadakamadlarajitha@yahoo.co.in.