Bacteriocin activity of various iranian honey-associated bacteria and development of a simple medium for enhanced bacteriocin activity.

Findings of this study supported the folkloric application of honey against some infectious diseases. B.subtilis SB1 that isolated from Sabalan honey was a potential source for bacteriocins-like compounds. Our studies suggested a simple buffered nitrogen-based medium for SB1 growth and bacteriocin activity in both shake flask and bioreactor.