Lotus(Nelumbo nucifera):a multidisciplinary review of its cultural,ecological,and nutraceutical significance  

作　　者：Hang Yang Simai He Qi Feng Zisen Liu Shibin Xia Qiaohong Zhou Zhenbin Wu Yi Zhang 

机构地区：[1]State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology,Institute of Hydrobiology,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Wuhan 430072,China [2]School of Resources and Environmental Engineering,Wuhan University of Technology,Wuhan 430070,China [3]School of Environmental Science and Engineering,Jilin Normal University,Siping 136000,China [4]University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China.

出　　处：《Bioresources and Bioprocessing》2024年第1期242-262,共21页生物资源与生物加工(英文)

基　　金：support provided by various funding sources,including the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51709254,No.32201384);Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2020335);Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province,China(2020BCA073);National Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program of China(2019FY100600).

摘　　要：This comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera,elucidating its eco-logical,nutritional,medicinal,and biomimetic significance.Renowned both culturally and scientifically,Nelumbo nucif-era manifests remarkable adaptability,characterized by its extensive distribution across varied climatic regions,underpinned by its robust rhizome system and prolific reproductive strategies.Ecologically,this species plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems,primarily through biofiltration,thereby enhancing habitat biodiversity.The rhizomes and seeds of Nelumbo nucifera are nutritionally significant,being rich sources of dietary fiber,essential vitamins,and minerals,and have found extensive culinary applications.From a medicinal perspective,diverse constituents of Nelumbo nucifera exhibit therapeutic potential,including anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,and anti-cancer properties.Recent advancements in preservation technology and culinary innovation have further underscored its role in the food industry,highlighting its nutritional versatility.In biomimetics,the unique"lotus effect"is leveraged for the development of self-cleaning materials.Additionally,the transformation of Nelumbo nucifera into biochar is being explored for its potential in sustainable environmental practices.This review emphasizes the critical need for targeted conservation strategies to protect Nelumbo nucifera against the threats posed by climate change and habitat loss,advocating for its sustainable utilization as a species of significant value.

关 键 词：Nelumbo nucifera Ecological adaptation Sustainable utilization Nutritional value Medicinal properties 

分 类 号：TP3[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]