However, the
practical application of plant extracts to control postharvest rots
represents the early stage of process geared to the development of
commercially viable products. There are still major obstacles in
large scale use of plant extracts for controlling postharvest
pathogens. These include the reduced and inconsistent efficacy
as a result of fruit physiology and environment, low residual
activity, lack of curative effect and limited range of activity against
different fungal pathogens (Bautista-Baños, 2014).