Tests Results Tests Results
Starch hydrolysis ++ L-Arabinose utilization ++
Litmus milk reaction - Fructose utilization ++
H2S production - Glucose utilization ++
Glutin liquefaction ++ Galactose utilization ++
Cellulose utilization - Rhamnose utilization ++
Inositol utilization ++ Sucrose utilization ++
Mannitol utilization ++ Xylose utilization +
Table 3: Physiological and biochemical characteristics of HN6. “++” strongly positive; “+” positive; “-” negative.