Table 1 The phenotypic and physiological characteristics of Streptomyces sp. MUM265
| Characteristics | Strain MUM265 |
|---|---|
| Tolerance to NaCl | Up to 6% (w/v) (optimum at 2% (w/v)) |
| Temperature optimum | Up to 40 °C (36 °C) |
| pH optimum | 6–7 |
| Melanin production | – |
| Haemolytic activity | γ (gamma)/negative |
| Hydrolysis of: | |
| Carbomethylcellulose | + |
| Casein | – |
| Catalase | + |
| Chitin | – |
| Starch | + |
| Tributyrin | – |
| Xylan | – |