Editing Crocus (section)

=== Pests and diseases ===

Cultivated plants may have their corms consumed by mice and other [[rodent]]s,{{sfn|Ruksans|2011|p=17}} including [[vole]]s, [[squirrel]]s,{{sfn|Heilman|2010|pp=36–7}} and [[chipmunk]]s. They are also attacked by mildew, gray mold, botrytis, and fusarium rot. Root rot may also occur, caused by ''Stromatinia gladioli'' and ''[[Pythium]]'' species. The nematode ''[[Pratylenchus penetrans]]'' may also cause root rot.{{sfn|Ruksans|2011|p=35}} Viruses that are known to infect ''Crocus'' spp include: [[Potyvirus]]es, especially [[bean yellow mosaic virus]] and  also [[tobacco rattle virus]], [[Tobacco necrosis virus A|tobaccos necrosis virus]], and [[cucumber mosaic virus]].{{sfn|Caiola |Faoro|2011}} The foliage may experience rot, rust, and scab diseases and be fed upon by aphids, mites, snails, and slugs.{{sfn|Hill|Hill|2012}} The foliage is eaten by [[hare]]s, [[rabbit]]s, and [[deer]]; the flowers are sometimes removed by birds, including [[crow]]s, [[jackdaw]]s, and [[magpie]]s.{{sfn|Ruksans|2011|p=36}}
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