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Combining the Pitcher and Lotus Plant: Supericephobic and Superhydrophobic Silicone Films. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)Based on bench‐top nanomolding of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with optimized silicone oil content, we developed hierarchically structured silicone films by essentially combining the properties of the lotus and pitcher plant; particularly we are able to achieve water contact angle as high as 171° and ice adhesion strength as low as 11.5 kPa (i.e ...
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American Lotus, Yellow Lotus: Nelumbo lutea
EDIS, 2014 American lotus is an ideal native plant for constructed or restored wetland areas, where it provides shelter, habitat, and food for wildlife. It is an herbaceous aquatic perennial native plant that tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Warner Orozco-Obando, Lyn Gettys
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Paleopolyploidies and Genomic Fractionation in Major Eudicot Clades
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Eudicots account for ~75% of living angiosperms, containing important food and energy crops. Recently, high-quality genome sequences of several eudicots including Aquilegia coerulea and Nelumbo nucifera have become available, providing an opportunity to ...
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An evaluation of the inhibitory effects against rotavirus infection of edible plant extracts
Virology Journal, 2012 Background Rotaviruses are the single most important cause of severe diarrhea in young children worldwide. The developments of specific, potent and accessible antiviral treatments that restrain rotavirus infection remain important to control rotavirus ...
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BMC Genomics, 2012 Background The genus Nelumbo Adans. comprises two living species, N. nucifera Gaertan. (Asian lotus) and N. lutea Pers. (American lotus). A genetic linkage map is an essential resource for plant genetic studies and crop improvement but has not been ...
Yang Mei +6 more
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Food and Agricultural ImmunologyThe coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has underscored the importance of a well-functioning immune system in protecting against pathogens. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the effects of Nelumbo nucifera root extract on innate immunity using in ...
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THE MEIOTIC CYTOKINESIS OF NELUMBO
American Journal of Botany, 1922 The division of the cell is a phase of cytology which has proved to have a wide application to other branches of biological science. The division of the nucleus through the phenomena of karyokinesis and other chromatin behaviors has been found to be of direct importance to the subject of genetics.
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Shipin gongye ke-jiObjective: The mechanism of action of Nelumbo nucifera leaf alkaloids in the treatment of hyperuricemia was analyzed based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.
Shaoxuan CHU +6 more
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Plants, 2022 The white Nelumbo nucifera petals aqueous extraction (NAE) was prominent in phytochemical content, antioxidant activity, and enhanced rat sperm viability induced by FeSO4, a heavy metal.
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