Bacillus laterosporus, also known by its synonym Brevibacillus laterosporus (formerly classified as Bacillus orpheus), is a gram-positive (occasionally gram-variable) bacterium belonging to the phylum Bacillota (Firmicutes), class Bacilli, and family Paenibacillaceae.
Key biological characteristics of this bacterium include:
Spore morphology: Oval, lateral, mesophytic or submesophytic spores, with enlarged cysts and free spores that are thicker on one side (resembling a canoe shape).
Metabolic capabilities: It can secrete a variety of bioactive substances, including chitinase, extracellular enzymes, and antibiotics, while also producing organic acids and lysine.
Standard specifications: Available in powder (light yellow to taupe) and liquid (light brown or reddish brown) forms, with viable count ranging from 1 billion cfu/ml (liquid) to 100 billion cfu/g (powder).
Bacillus laterosporus