Relationship between Lotus Root Quality and Geochemical Conditions in the Xinken Lotus Root Producing Area of Guangzhou by GU Tao, ZHU Xiao-hua, ZHAO Xin-wen, JIANG Tuo, QIU Xiao-fei, ZHENG Xiao-zhan, SHUAI Qin

“…There was a significant positive correlation between B and starch in lotus root pond sediment (p ≤ 0.05), between Ca and protein, while a significant negative correlation between As and soluble sugar. …”
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Taxonomic and ecological significance of seed morphology and ultrastructure in species of Lotus formerly classified in Dorycnium (Leguminosae – Loteae) by Татьяна Евгеньевна Крамина, Светлана Вячеславовна Полевова

“…Seed morphology and ultrastructure of Lotus species from sections Dorycnium (L. dorycnium and L. graecus), Bonjeanea (L. rectus, L. hirsutusand L. strictus) and Lotus (L. corniculatus) have been studied using light and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Jasmonate-Responsive Transcription Factors NnWRKY70a and NnWRKY70b Positively Regulate Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloid Biosynthesis in Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) by Jing Li, Yi Li, Mingjing Dang, Shang Li, Simeng Chen, Ruizhen Liu, Zeyu Zhang, Guoqian Li, Minghua Zhang, Dong Yang, Mei Yang, Yanling Liu, Daike Tian, Xianbao Deng, Xianbao Deng

“…Here, we show that the two group III WRKY transcription factors (TFs), NnWRKY70a and NnWRKY70b, positively regulate the BIA biosynthesis in lotus. Both NnWRKY70s are jasmonic acid (JA) responsive, with their expression profiles highly correlated to the BIA concentration and BIA pathway gene expression. …”
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Summer grazing change fitness in a Tibetan lotus by Ruolan Wang, Yuanxin Lou, Dongzhou Deng, Peiyue Che, Chuan Zhao, Yulian Yang, Junpeng Mu

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The Complete chloroplast genome sequence of the Nymphaea lotus L. (Nymphaeaceae) by Yongsung Kim, Woochan Kwon, Myeoung Joon Song, Suhwan Nam, Jongsun Park

“…Nymphaea lotus L. (Nymphaeaceae) is a type species of subgenus Lotos, which has been frequently cultivated in ornamental garden pools. …”
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DIFFERENCES IN THE PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF LOTUS ROOT by Xinghuan Teng, Shanwen Zhang, Su Lu, Liangjun Li, Shuping Zhao

“…In this study, the mechanical properties of "Baoying Beauty Red" and "E-Lian No.7" lotus roots in different positions were tested by compression, bending and tensile methods. …”
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Effect of Five Functional Sweeteners on the Quality of Lotus Paste Filling by WU Jinyuan, LIANG Zijian, LI Shenghua, FU Shuyong, YANG Wen’an, GAO Xiangyang

“…In addition, the water content of lotus paste filling was negatively correlated with the hardness (r = −0.882, P < 0.01), but positively correlated with the adhesiveness (r = 0.620, P < 0.01) and cohesiveness (r = 0.622, P < 0.01). …”
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Analysis of Astringent Components and Differential Gene Expression of Related Key Enzymes in Different Tissues of Fresh Lotus Seeds by YANG Yin’ai, HAN Yanchao, LIU Ruiling, CHEN Huizhi, NIU Ben, GAO Haiyan, CHEN Hangjun

“…Results showed that the major substance contributing to the astringency of lotus seeds was soluble tannins. Tannins had a positive effect on its excellent flavor at the waxy ripeness stage. …”
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Impact of Seed Size and of Ultrasounds on Seed Germination in Lotus corniculatus L. by Ilie Toth, Neculai Dragomir, Adrian Neagu

“…In this paper the authors point out the impact of ultrasounds on seed germination in bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.). The bird’s-foot trefoil seeds, grouped into 4 size groups, were exposed to ultrasounds with variable intensities and exposure times ranging between 0.11 and 2.72 W/cm2 and between 10 and 160 seconds. …”
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THE EFFECT OF RHIZOPHAGUS IRREGULARIS AND MESORHIZOBIUM LOTI CO-INOCULATION ON LOTUS JAPONICUS by Daniela Tsikou, MYRTO TSIKNIA, CHRISTINA N. NIKOLAOU, CONSTANTINOS EHALIOTIS, KALLIOPE K. PAPADOPOULOU

“…Using the model legume Lotus japonicus, we studied the establishment of the legume-rhizobia-AMF tripartite symbiosis. …”
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Evolution and Regulation of the Lotus japonicus LysM Receptor Gene Family by Gitte Vestergaard Lohmann, Yoshikazu Shimoda, Mette Wibroe Nielsen, Frank Grønlund Jørgensen, Christina Grossmann, Niels Sandal, Kirsten Sørensen, Søren Thirup, Lene Heegaard Madsen, Satoshi Tabata, Shusei Sato, Jens Stougaard, Simona Radutoiu

“…Here, we present the identification and characterization of the LysM receptor kinase gene (Lys) family (17 members) in Lotus japonicus. Comprehensive phylogenetic analysis revealed a correlation between Lys gene structure and phylogeny. …”
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Analysis of Promoter Activity of the Early Nodulin Enod40 in Lotus japonicus by Mette Grønlund, Andreas Roussis, Emmanouil Flemetakis, Nicolette E. M. Quaedvlieg, Helmi R. M. Schlaman, Yosuke Umehara, Panagiotis Katinakis, Jens Stougaard, Herman P. Spaink

“…Our comparative studies on the promoter (pr) activity of Enod40 in the model legume Lotus japonicus in stably transformed GusA reporter lines and in hairy roots of L. japonicus demonstrate a stringent regulation of the Enod40 promoter in the root cortex and root hairs in response to Nod factors. …”
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Low nitrogen status affects isoflavonoid production and flavonol decoration in Lotus corniculatus by Kristina Trush, Martina Gavurová, María Dolores Monje-Rueda, Vladislav Kolarčik, Michaela Bačovčinová, Marco Betti, Peter Paľove-Balang

“…In this paper, we investigated the effect of different N conditions in leaves of Lotus corniculatus. Low nitrogen conditions strongly enhanced the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds in leaves, inducing the expression genes encoding for key enzymes of phenolic metabolism such as phenylalanine ammonia lyase, chalcone synthase and isoflavone synthase. …”
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Stability and Digestibility of Lotus Seed Protein Isolate Emulsion Loaded with β-Carotene by SUN Qian, ZHENG Xiaoliang, WANG Jianyi, GUO Zebin

“…Lotus seed protein isolate (LSPI) was used as emulsifier to prepare high internal phase (high load) β-carotene-loaded emulsion (LSPI-BC). …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Changes in Lotus Root Polysaccharide Associated with Noncovalent Binding of Polyphenols by Qiulan Liu, Xiaoqin Zou, Yang Yi, Ying Sun, Hongxun Wang, Xueyu Jiang, Kaidi Peng

“…To promote the functional applications of lotus root polysaccharides (LRPs), the effects of noncovalent polyphenol binding on their physicochemical properties, as well as antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities, were investigated. …”
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Doğal florada yetişen sarıçiçekli gazal boynuzu (Lotus corniculatus L.) ve dar yapraklı gazal boynuzunun (Lotus tenuis Waldst. & Kit.) toprak tercihleri, komşu bitkileri ve yem değ... by Ferat Uzun, Nuh Ocak

“…As a result, in the artificial pasture establishments or the improvement of natural rangelands, the aforementioned species growing in harmony in natural environment and exhibiting positive interaction with Lotus species studied should be preferred.…”
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Evaluation of Biological Nitrogen at Trifolium pratense, Trifolium repens and Lotus corniculatus, on Harvesting Cycles by Maria-Marcela Razec

“…The amount of biological N is positively correlated with the percentage of participation of legumes. …”
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Protective Effects of Polyphenol of Lotus Seed Epicarp on Oxidative Stress Damage Induced by T-BHP by Yajun LU, Ying LIU, Yi WANG, Wen HUANG

“…To evaluate the anti-oxidative stress activity levels of polyphenol of lotus seed epicarp at different concentrations (2.5, 5, and 7.5 μg/mL), cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), glutathione (GSH) and antioxidant enzyme-related gene expression were used as evaluation indicators, and tea polyphenol was used as the positive control. …”
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Presence of rhizobia nodulating common birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) in soils of Serbia by Avdović Merisa, Stajković-Srbinović Olivera, Rasulić Nataša, Sikirić Biljana, Delić Dušica, Nikolić Biljana

“…Common birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) is a perennial forage legume tolerant to adverse environmental conditions such as low soil pH, poor drainage, various insects and plant diseases. …”
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Metabolomics Combined with Correlation Analysis Revealed the Differences in Antioxidant Activities of Lotus Seeds with Varied Cultivars by Xinjin Yu, Yuting Wang, Xiaoli Yan, Tuo Leng, Jianhua Xie, Qiang Yu, Yi Chen

“…Functional foods have potential health benefits for humans. Lotus seeds (LS) as functional foods have excellent antioxidant activities. …”
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