Product name:Bacillus subtilis
Botanical Name: Bacillus subtilis（Ehrenberg 1835）Cohn 1872
Product Description:
Bacillus subtilis, known as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is a Gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium commonly found in soil.A member of the genus Bacillus, B. subtilis is rod-shaped, and has the ability to form a tough, protective endospore, allowing the organism to tolerate extreme environmental conditions. Unlike several other well-known species, B. subtilis has historically been classified as an obligate aerobe, though recent research has demonstrated that this is not strictly correct.
Uses:
B. subtilis is used as a soil inoculant in horticulture and agriculture. B. subtilis has been used for a biowarfare simulant during Project SHAD （aka Project 112）。
Enzymes produced by B. subtilis and B. licheniformis are widely used as additives in laundry detergents.
