Pumpkin Science, Facts and Surprises

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To answer our questions about pumpkins, we connected with a pumpkin expert. From the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Rebecca Brown joins us to talk about growing pumpkins, the surprising results of pumpkin breeding, and the pumpkin industry in the United States.

About Our Guest

Rebecca Brown is an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, where she conducts research in the areas of sustainable vegetable production and laser scarecrows.

Links:

• Rebecca Brown, URI
• URI researcher: Laser scarecrows successful at keeping birds from eating sweetcorn

Featured image courtesy of Brian Bartel

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