Antibacterial activities of various honey samples were assessed by using clinical isolates like S. aureus (Grampositive), E. coli, P. aeruginosa and K. pneumonia (Gram-negative). It was observed that acacia and citrus honey has inhibited growth of all bacterial strains as compared to standard antibiotics (Gentamicine). Inhibition zones for S. aureus (27.4 ± 0.5 mm), E. coli (26.5 ± 0.7 mm), K. pneumonia (24.4 ± 0.5 mm) and P. aeruginosa (22.4 ± 0.2 were observed. Minimum inhibitory concentration of S. aureu (0.068 mg mL )1 ), E. coli (0.072 mg mL )1 ), P. aeruginosa (0.084 mg mL )1 ) and K. pneumonia (0.085 mg mL )1 ) was obtained for various types of honey samples. Pronounced antibacterial activities as well as standard values of various quality parameters of honey samples are scientifically proven for its use in traditional medicine since ancient time throughout the world.

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Smoke produced from burning of plant material elicits a striking increase in seed germination in various plant species. In present work, effect of plant derived smoke exposure on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seeds germination and post germination response has been studied in laboratory. Plant derived smoke was generated by burning of plant material (leaf, straws etc.) in a special designed furnace. Non-imbibed and imbibed seeds of wheat were exposed to plant derived smoke for 1 hr time duration. Best results were observed in non-imbibed seeds treated with plant derived smoke while imbibed seeds showed poor response to germination percentage, germination index, seedling vigor index and root shoot length. It has been proved from present study that plant derived smoke has stimulatory effect on germination & post germination response of non-imbibed seeds while it may cause inhibitory effect in imbibed seeds of wheat.