Histochemical analysis revealed the entire process of reserve degradation in Sacred Lotus cotyledons, which occurs from seed germination to the stage of 4-noded vegetal body over about 45 days.

• 通过组织化学和显微镜观察, 研究莲从种子萌发到植株生长至具有4个节时, 子叶中贮藏物质消耗的全过程。