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Bacteriological or Fungal?

Hi All,

In listening to everyone this year battle wounds in their pumpkins as a
result of cracks, splits, rodents etc., it sounds as if some have had
success using anti-fungal compounds such as captan or similar, to arrest
further deterioration of their fruit, while others have not had any
success. 

I am wondering out loud here what possibilities there are that those who
have not had success using anti-fungal treatments, may not have had fungal
problems, rather bacteria of one form or another that has attacked the
wound or caused the stem to begin to rot. 

If bacteria is the cause what recommended treatments are there for dealing
with bacteria? Wouldn't it be advisable to use both a anti-fungal and
anti-bacteria treatment for wounds or stem rot? I imagine bleach at a
dilution ratio of 10% could be used, however bleach is phytotoxic and could
cause additional problems, I would think?

Chris Andersen
Moraga, Calif.
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