However, only few studies have investigated its possible
application to control plant pathogens (Tayel et al., 2011, 2009). In a
recent study, the characterization of a concentrated pomegranate
peel extract (PGE), containing a high concentration of phenols was
reported and its possible use against fungal plant pathogens was
suggested (Romeo et al., 2015). The aim of the present study was
the evaluation of the efficacy of PGE in controlling different
postharvest rots of citrus, apples and sweet cherries.