WSU Extension > Mount Vernon NWREC > News > News and Awards > Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin October 21, 2021 Share on Twitter Share on FaceBook Share on Linkedin share with email share with link As we enjoy the many wonderful things about fall in the Pacific Northwest, take a minute to learn how WSU researchers are working to ensure the health of a seasonal favorite—the pumpkin. Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin