An overview on the biological family and the benefits of lotus

Lotus is an aquatic perennial basal eudicot that belongs to a tiny family with just one genus and two species. It is a significant horticultural plant that has been extensively utilized, particularly in Southeast Asia, for decorative, nutritional, and medicinal purposes. The lotus has recently gotten a lot of attention from the scientific community. A growing number of academic articles devoted to it have been published, shedding insight on the species’ secrets. We examined the most recent research on the lotus, including phylogeny, genetics, and the molecular processes behind its distinctive characteristics, as well as its economically significant qualities. Meanwhile, existing limits in lotus research were addressed, and possible future directions were suggested. With the production of germplasm suited for laboratory operation and the construction of a regeneration and transformation system, we think the lotus will become an important model plant in horticulture.